false claim
[/fɔːls kleɪm/]
nounpl: false claims
alegação falsa
1. A statement or assertion that is not true or not supported by evidence; an untrue demand for something to which one is not entitled
The defendant made a false claim about his whereabouts on the night of the crime.
O réu fez uma alegação falsa sobre seu paradeiro na noite do crime.
2. In legal or insurance contexts, a fraudulent or dishonest claim submitted for payment or compensation
Insurance companies investigate false claims to prevent fraud.
As seguradoras investigam alegações falsas para prevenir fraude.
3. A misleading statement made to deceive or manipulate someone
The advertisement contained false claims about the product's effectiveness.
O anúncio continha alegações falsas sobre a eficácia do produto.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, making false claims can result in serious consequences including criminal charges for fraud or perjury. In Brazil, false insurance claims are particularly monitored by SUSEP (insurance regulatory body). In the USA, this term is frequently used in insurance fraud cases and consumer protection contexts. The phrase has become increasingly relevant in digital media discussions about misinformation and fact-checking.
NYC Slang
cap / cap move / straight-up lie
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