Fraud and Theft

Fraud

Fraud noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.

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Theft and fraud are semantically related In some cases you can use "Theft" instead a noun "Fraud".

Nearby Word: fraudster

Theft noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.

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Fraud and theft are semantically related in stealing topic. Sometimes you can use "Fraud" instead a noun "Theft".

pure	pure fraud	pure theft
petty	petty fraud	petty theft
actual	actual fraud	actual theft
real	real fraud	real theft
Other adjectives: massive, big, potential, unauthorized, famous, minor, outright, latest, alleged, corporate, suspected, large-scale.

Minor crimes like theft or fraud have minor punishments while major crimes like arson and murder can get you hung.

Source: All Crimes Are Equal
In light of recent drug, theft and fraud scandals surrounding Judd, this is not difficult to believe.

Source: Revolving Door Band
Likewise it completely leaves out Henry's pioneering role in credit card theft and fraud, the source of most of his earnings prior to his federal prison time (and what eventually got him kicked out of the Witness Protection Program in real life).

Source: Film / GoodFellas

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