Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

estelionato

noun

/ɛste.ljʊˈnatu/

Definition

Estelionato is a type of fraud or swindling, specifically involving deception to obtain money or property.

Examples

The scammer was charged with estelionato after tricking the elderly couple into handing over their savings.
Estelionato can take many forms, including online fraud and investment scams.

Meaning

In a legal context, estelionato refers to crimes committed through deceit, where a person falsely represents themselves or a situation to mislead another party for personal gain.