American English
/fɹɔdz/
One syllable.
Related entry: fraud
A dishonest act or crime in which someone tricks people or an organization to get money or another benefit.
Practice out loudA dishonest act or crime in which someone tricks people or an organization to get money or another benefit.
Someone used my name to commit credit card fraud.
The company was fined for fraud against its customers.
For the crime, say “commit fraud,” not usually “commit a fraud.” “A fraud” can mean a dishonest person.
commit fraud · report fraud · fraud investigation · financial fraud
someone commits fraud
someone is charged with fraud
A person who pretends to have abilities, knowledge, or qualities that they do not have.
The consultant promised impossible results; he was a fraud.
She discovered that the charity director was a fraud.
a complete fraud · expose a fraud
someone is a fraud
call someone a fraud
Fraud that uses someone’s credit card or card information without permission.
The bank is investigating credit card fraud.
Fraud in which someone lies to get money from an insurance company.
He was arrested for insurance fraud.
To feel that you are not as capable as other people think you are.
Even after her promotion, she felt like a fraud.