Because here’s the problem with passing laws targeting LGBTQ people under the false pretense of protecting women: At some point you have to do the dirty work of actually targeting LGBTQ people.

Source: https://www.rawstory.com/kris-kobach-kansas/

Charged with defrauding by false pretense, Fredricca Appiah pleaded not guilty.

Source: https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2023/01/24/banker-arrested-over-fraud/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=banker-arrested-over-fraud

He said the defendants also, on the same date and aforesaid place, did by false pretense and with intent to defraud, obtained a sum of N11,300,000 from job seekers.

Source: https://promptnewsonline.com/3-men-in-court-for-allegedly-defrauding-job-seekers-of-n11-3m/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-men-in-court-for-allegedly-defrauding-job-seekers-of-n11-3m

The prosecution argued that the pair’s relationship was based on a false pretense — and therefore her catfishing victim did not give true consent.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/06/14/georgia-bilham-found-guilty-of-sexual-assault-by-kissing/

They were arraigned before Justice Mohammed Owolabi of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, on a three-count charge which borders on forgery, uttering of documents and obtaining money in false pretense to the tune of N9million.

Source: https://royaltimes.net/efcc-arraigns-businessman-for-nine-million-naira-investment-scam/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=efcc-arraigns-businessman-for-nine-million-naira-investment-scam