negócio fraudulento

[nəˈɡɔ.sju frɐ̃duˈlẽ.tu]

nounmasculinepl: negócios fraudulentos

fraudulent business / fraudulent deal

1. A commercial transaction or business arrangement conducted with intent to deceive or obtain something of value dishonestly

The company was shut down after investigators discovered it was operating a fraudulent business scheme.

A empresa foi fechada após investigadores descobrirem que operava um negócio fraudulento.

2. An illegal or unethical business enterprise designed to defraud customers, investors, or partners

He was arrested for running a fraudulent business that promised unrealistic returns.

Ele foi preso por administrar um negócio fraudulento que prometia retornos irrealistas.

NYC Slang

shady deal / scam / con game

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

negócio fraudulento / golpe

Commonly used in news and legal contexts; 'golpe' is more colloquial

São Paulo

negócio fraudulento

Standard usage in business and legal environments

Rio de Janeiro

negócio furado / cilada

More colloquial and informal usage

Portugal

negócio fraudulento / transação desonesta

Formal legal terminology preferred

estar envolvido em negócios fraudulentos (to be involved in fraudulent dealings)

descobrir um negócio fraudulento (to uncover a fraudulent scheme)

ser vítima de um negócio fraudulento (to be a victim of a fraudulent deal)

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