9 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Defraud' in a Sentence
"To dishonestly take away someone's right, money, or property through deceit or trickery." more
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The contractor has been defrauding the government by submitting inflated invoices for construction projects that were never completed.
Environmental regulators have discovered that several factories have been defrauding emissions tests to appear more environmentally friendly.
Unscrupulous telemarketers have been defrauding unsuspecting seniors by convincing them to invest in nonexistent ventures.
A group of online scammers have been defrauding users by posing as tech support and convincing them to share sensitive information.
The company's former CFO and treasurer have been defrauding investors through a complex Ponzi scheme.
An unlicensed investment firm has been defrauding clients by promising unrealistic returns on their investments.
The fake charity organization has been defrauding donors, diverting funds meant for disaster relief to personal accounts.
Over the past year, a notorious art forger has been defrauding art collectors with meticulously crafted counterfeit paintings.
Despite ongoing investigations, the hackers have been defrauding individuals by stealing sensitive information and selling it on the dark web.
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