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Corrupt leaders were chosen in a fraudulent election.
fraudulent use of a credit card
the victim of a fraudulent scheme
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In response to this glut of fraudulent activity, social media companies and web operators have employed human monitors and machine technology to identify and shut down online scammers.
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Bob Woods, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
The investigation uncovered an identity theft conspiracy using a deceased person’s Social Security number that was used to make fraudulent Social Security cards, state driver’s licenses, and lawful permanent resident cards.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
Doing so reveals the real destination of the link in question, so tipping you off to any fraudulent intent.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Many people are fed up with the constant barrage of fraudulent calls and messages.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Bob Woods, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
The investigation uncovered an identity theft conspiracy using a deceased person’s Social Security number that was used to make fraudulent Social Security cards, state driver’s licenses, and lawful permanent resident cards.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
Doing so reveals the real destination of the link in question, so tipping you off to any fraudulent intent.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Many people are fed up with the constant barrage of fraudulent calls and messages.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Fraudulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraudulent. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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fraudulent
adjective
fraud·u·lent
ˈfrȯ-jə-lənt 
: based on or done by fraud
fraudulently
adverb
fraudulentness
noun
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