What is the test for dischargeable debt under section 523(a)(2)(A) of the Bankruptcy Code?

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The following excerpt is from Jaroslawicz v. Steinberg (In re Steinberg), Adv. Proc. No. 14-02426, Case No. 14-10845-MG (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 2016):

Section 523(a)(2)(A) of the Bankruptcy Code provides that an individual debtor will not be discharged from any debt for "services" obtained by (1) false pretenses, (2) a false representation, or (3) actual fraudother than a statement respecting the debtor's or an insider's financial condition. 11 U.S.C. 523(a)(2)(A). Lubit v. Chase, 372 B.R. at 128. In order to succeed on a cause of action under section 523(a)(2)(A), a creditor must establish the following elements:

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