fraudulent commerce
[frɔːˈdʒʊlənt ˈkɒmɜːrs]
nounpl: fraudulent commerce transactions
comércio fraudulento
1. illegal business activity involving deception, misrepresentation, or dishonest practices to obtain money or goods unlawfully
The company was shut down for engaging in fraudulent commerce by selling counterfeit products.
A empresa foi fechada por se envolver em comércio fraudulento vendendo produtos falsificados.
2. commercial transactions conducted with intent to deceive customers or business partners for financial gain
Fraudulent commerce on the dark web has become increasingly difficult to trace.
O comércio fraudulento na dark web tornou-se cada vez mais difícil de rastrear.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, fraudulent commerce is heavily regulated and prosecuted. In Brazil, it falls under law enforcement (Polícia Federal) and the federal judiciary. In the USA, the FBI, FTC, and SEC oversee such crimes. The term carries strong negative legal implications in both cultures and is commonly discussed in news media regarding e-commerce, cryptocurrency scams, and counterfeit goods markets.
NYC Slang
shady business, dirty money game, hustle scheme
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