false request

[/fɔːls rɪˈkwɛst/]
nounpl: false requests
solicitação falsa
1. A request made with dishonest or deceptive intentions; a request based on false premises or containing false information
The company received a false request for customer data from someone impersonating an employee.
A empresa recebeu uma solicitação falsa de dados de clientes de alguém se passando por funcionário.
2. In computing and security, an unauthorized or fraudulent request submitted to a system or server
The security team detected a false request attempting to access the database without proper authentication.
A equipe de segurança detectou uma solicitação falsa tentando acessar o banco de dados sem autenticação adequada.
3. A request that does not genuinely represent the requester's actual needs or intentions
His apology seemed like a false request for forgiveness since he showed no genuine remorse.
Seu pedido de desculpas parecia uma solicitação falsa de perdão, pois não demonstrou remorso genuíno.
In Brazilian business culture, false requests are taken seriously, especially in banking and government sectors where verification protocols are strict. In the USA, particularly in tech companies, false requests often relate to cybersecurity concerns and phishing attempts. The term has gained prominence with the rise of digital communication and online fraud awareness.
NYC Slang
bogus request; sketchy ask
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fraudulent requestdeceptive requestdishonest requestbogus requestfake request
Antonyms / Antônimos
genuine requestauthentic requestlegitimate requesthonest requestsincere request

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solicitação falsa
Standard term used across Brazil in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pedido falso
More colloquial variant commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
solicitação fraudulenta
More formal variant preferred in corporate and legal contexts
Portugal
pedido falso / solicitação fraudulenta
Both terms used; 'pedido falso' more common in casual speech

Related Words

frauddeceptionphishingimpersonationauthenticationverificationlegitimacy

Related Idioms & Phrases

cry wolf - make a false request for help when there is no real danger
pull a fast one - attempt to deceive with a false request
under false pretenses - make a request under false request
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