fraud
US /frɑːd/
UK /frɑːd/
1.
frode, inganno
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
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He was arrested for committing credit card fraud.
È stato arrestato per aver commesso frode con carta di credito.
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The company was accused of tax fraud.
L'azienda è stata accusata di frode fiscale.
2.
impostore, ciarlatano
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.
È stato smascherato come un impostore, avendo mentito sulle sue qualifiche.
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The psychic was a complete fraud.
Il sensitivo era un completo impostore.