fraud
US /frɑːd/
UK /frɑːd/
1.
fraude, engano
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
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He was arrested for committing credit card fraud.
Ele foi preso por cometer fraude de cartão de crédito.
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The company was accused of tax fraud.
A empresa foi 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.
Ele foi exposto como um fraude, tendo mentido sobre suas qualificações.
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The psychic was a complete fraud.
O vidente era um completo fraude.