[n] Fraud (1)
/frɔːd/
(deceiving, crime)
The crime of deceiving someone to gain money or benefits illegally.
Example sentences:
The company was accused of committing fraud by falsifying documents.
He was arrested for credit card fraud.
The investment turned out to be a massive fraud.
She was a victim of online fraud and lost a significant amount of money.
The bank implemented new measures to prevent fraud.
Common usage tip(s):
"Fraud" is often used in legal and financial contexts, referring to illegal activities involving deception.
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