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fraudulent attempt
[/ˈfrɔːdʒələnt əˈtɛmpt/]
noun
pl: fraudulent attempts
tentativa fraudulenta
1.
An intentional effort to deceive or trick someone in order to gain an unfair or illegal advantage
The fraudulent attempt to obtain credit cards using fake identity documents was quickly detected by the bank.
A tentativa fraudulenta de obter cartões de crédito usando documentos de identidade falsificados foi rapidamente detectada pelo banco.
2.
A deliberate effort to misrepresent facts or information for personal or financial gain
His fraudulent attempt to claim insurance benefits resulted in criminal charges.
A sua tentativa fraudulenta de reclamar benefícios de seguro resultou em acusações criminais.
NYC Slang
con job attempt / hustle
Synonyms
fraudulent scheme
deceptive attempt
fraudulent act
scam attempt
dishonest attempt
Antonyms
honest attempt
legitimate effort
genuine attempt
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tentativa fraudulenta
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tentativa de fraude
Common alternative formulation
Rio de Janeiro
tentativa fraudulenta
Standard usage
Portugal
tentativa fraudulenta
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
pull a fast one
try to pull the wool over someone's eyes
attempt to run a scam
fraudulent misrepresentation
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