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fraude

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Also known as commercial fraud, deceit, misrepresentation (Crime), scam

engaño intencionado para obtener ganancias personales o dañar a otra persona

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Fraud is when someone intentionally deceives another person to unfairly take away their money, property, or legal rights. It matters because it's illegal under both civil and criminal law, meaning victims can sue for compensation and perpetrators can face prosecution and imprisonment.

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crime
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Commons category
Fraud
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Category:Fraud
different from
deception
practiced by
charlatan
partially coincident with
pseudoscience
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Article · Español

El fraude es la acción contraria a la verdad y a la rectitud o ley -fraude de ley-, que perjudica a la persona contra quien se comete. Puede ser constitutiva de delitos.​

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