fraud

US /frɑːd/
UK /frɑːd/
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1.

fraude, engaño

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

:
He was arrested for committing credit card fraud.
Fue arrestado por cometer fraude con tarjeta de crédito.
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

:
He was exposed as a fraud, having lied about his qualifications.
Fue expuesto como un fraude, habiendo mentido sobre sus calificaciones.
The psychic was a complete fraud.
El psíquico era un completo fraude.