Fraud

Meaning

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

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

Example Sentences

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

The company collapsed due to massive accounting fraud.

Example Expressions

identity fraud

Synonyms

deception, scam, swindle, trickery, dishonesty

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deception, scam, swindle, trickery

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deception, scam, trickery, dishonesty, swindle

Antonyms

honesty, truth, legitimacy, authenticity

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honesty, truth, legitimacy, authenticity

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honesty, truth

Collocations

credit fraud, insurance fraud, identity fraud, commit fraud, fraud case, fraud detection

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credit fraud, insurance fraud, identity fraud

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commit fraud, insurance fraud, fraud case, fraud detection