Fraud occurs when an entity, such as a person or institution, intentionally deceives others for financial or personal gain. Fraud is an intentional act of deceit designed to reward the ...

Securities fraud occurs when a party misrepresents information in order to make money in the securities market at the expense of others. Securities fraud occurs when one party illegally acts on or ...

Also called the "Nigerian letter" and "advance-fee fraud," the 419 fraud refers to ... See ransomware and cybercrime. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires ...