fraud
Definitions
Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
A person or thing intended to deceive others, typically by unjustifiably claiming or being credited with accomplishments or qualities.
Examples
The company was shut down after it was discovered that their financial reports were a complete fraud.
He was arrested for credit card fraud after making several unauthorized purchases.
Synonyms
Antonyms
honesty truthfulness sincerity integrity authenticity veracity probity