fraudulent

US /ˈfrɔ:dʒələnt/

UK /ˈfrɔ:djələnt/

B2

adjective

  • Using dishonest ways to take something valuable
  • Obtained, done by, or involving deception, especially criminal deception
  • Involving illegal activity for financial gain
  • Intended to deceive; characterized by fraud
  • Characterized by, based on, or done by fraud