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fraudulent recommendation

[frɔː.dʒə.lənt rek.ə.men.ˈdeɪ.ʃən]
nounpl: fraudulent recommendations
recomendação fraudulenta
1. A false or deceptive endorsement or suggestion made with intent to deceive or mislead, often for personal gain or to cause harm
The company faced legal action for providing fraudulent recommendations to investors.
A empresa enfrentou ação legal por fornecer recomendações fraudulentas aos investidores.
2. A dishonest or fabricated letter of reference given to support a candidate's application
The hiring manager discovered the fraudulent recommendation when contacting the referee.
O gerente de contratação descobriu a recomendação fraudulenta ao contatar o árbitro.
NYC Slang
phony rec
Synonyms
false recommendationdishonest endorsementdeceptive suggestionfake letter of referencemisleading endorsement
Antonyms
genuine recommendationhonest endorsementauthentic referencelegitimate endorsement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recomendação fraudulenta
Standard usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
recomendação enganosa
Alternative term emphasizing the deceptive nature
Portugal
recomendação fraudulenta
Formal usage in legal and business documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

pull the wool over someone's eyes
give someone a bum steer
sell someone a bill of goods
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