Term: fraudulent

Fraudulent (adjective) /ˈfrɔː.dʒə.lənt/:

1. Intended to deceive people, usually in order to get money or a physical advantage illegally. LV: krāpniecisks.
2. Obtained, done by, or involving deception, especially criminal deception. LV: viltots, nelikumīgs.

Example sentences:

1. The company was shut down after authorities discovered it was making fraudulent insurance claims.
2. She was arrested for making a fraudulent application for a bank loan using someone else’s identity.
3. Investors lost millions of dollars because of the fraudulent schemes run by the fund manager.

Common phrases:

• Fraudulent transaction: A credit card charge or money transfer made by a criminal without the owner’s permission.”My bank blocked a fraudulent transaction that was attempted from another country.”
• Fraudulent activity: Any behavior intended to deceive for personal or financial gain.”The security system monitors all accounts for signs of fraudulent activity.”
• Fraudulent document: A fake paper, such as a passport or contract, created to trick an official or business.”He tried to enter the country using a fraudulent document.”