Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
commit fraud
phrase
/kəˈmɪt frɔːd/
Definition
To engage in deceptive practices for personal or financial gain.
Examples
- The accountant was caught trying to commit fraud by falsifying financial statements.
- Many people commit fraud by creating fake identities to apply for loans.
- It is illegal to commit fraud in any form, including insurance fraud and credit card fraud.
Meaning
Committing fraud involves misleading others to obtain benefits, usually in the form of money or property, through lies or trickery.
Synonyms
- deceive
- cheat
- swindle
- defraud
- mislead
