fraud
US /frɑːd/
UK /frɑːd/
1.
fraude, engaño
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
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He was arrested for committing credit card fraud.
Fue arrestado por cometer fraude con tarjeta de crédito.
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The company was accused of tax fraud.
La empresa fue acusada de fraude fiscal.
2.
fraude, impostor
a person or thing intended to deceive others, typically by unjustifiably claiming or being credited with accomplishments or qualities
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He was exposed as a fraud, having lied about his qualifications.
Fue expuesto como un fraude, habiendo mentido sobre sus calificaciones.
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The psychic was a complete fraud.
El psíquico era un completo fraude.