🕵️fraud

noun
/frɔːd/

Meaning

A wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

Example Sentences

The company collapsed due to massive accounting fraud.

The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.

Example Expressions

identity fraud

Synonyms

deception, scam, trickery, dishonesty, swindle
Entry 1
deception, scam, trickery, dishonesty, swindle
Entry 2
deception, scam, swindle, trickery

Antonyms

honesty, truth, legitimacy, authenticity
Entry 1
honesty, truth
Entry 2
honesty, truth, legitimacy, authenticity

Collocations

commit fraud, insurance fraud, fraud case, fraud detection, credit fraud, identity fraud
Entry 1
commit fraud, insurance fraud, fraud case, fraud detection
Entry 2
credit fraud, insurance fraud, identity fraud

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