fraudulent

Everyday

1. Fraudulent means dishonest and meant to trick people, usually to get money. tree →
2. Fake or forged, pretending to be real. tree →

In the lessons

Used in news, law and safety: «fraudulent emails», «fraudulent websites», «fraudulent claims». It tells the reader something is a scam or a cheat. Safety: be careful with messages asking for passwords or money.

Examples

• The bank warned about fraudulent emails. tree →
• He was arrested for using a fraudulent passport. tree →
• A fraudulent website pretended to sell cheap phones. tree →
• The insurance claim turned out to be fraudulent. tree →
• Never reply to fraudulent text messages. tree →
• The fraudulent seller took the money and vanished. tree →

Note

Noun: fraud (a crime of cheating; also a person who pretends). Formal word; everyday: «fake», «a scam», «dodgy» (UK slang). Spelling: frau-du-lent.