commercial fraud
[/kəˈmɜːrʃəl frɔːd/]
nounpl: commercial frauds
fraude comercial
1. Deliberate deception or misrepresentation in a business transaction intended to secure an unfair or unlawful gain
The company was charged with commercial fraud after submitting falsified invoices to clients.
A empresa foi acusada de fraude comercial após apresentar faturas falsificadas aos clientes.
2. Dishonest conduct in trade or commerce, including false advertising, breach of contract with intent to defraud, or concealment of material facts
Investigators uncovered a scheme of commercial fraud involving counterfeit merchandise.
Os investigadores descobriram um esquema de fraude comercial envolvendo mercadorias contrafeitas.
In Brazil, commercial fraud cases are prosecuted under the Penal Code (Código Penal) and Civil Code (Código Civil). The term is frequently encountered in consumer protection discourse and business ethics discussions. In the USA, commercial fraud is a serious federal and state offense with significant penalties. Both cultures place high emphasis on prosecuting such crimes due to their impact on market integrity and consumer confidence.
NYC Slang
a scam or hustle in business; ripoff
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