What is another word for legal fraud?
Pronunciation: [lˈiːɡə͡l fɹˈɔːd] (IPA) 
Legal fraud is a deceptive act performed intentionally, but not necessarily with malicious intent. Synonyms for legal fraud include white-collar crime, deceit, misrepresentation, swindle, and scam. White-collar crime often refers to crimes committed by employees or executives in a corporate setting whereas legal fraud can also occur in personal transactions. Deceit and misrepresentation are more general terms that can refer to any act that involves deception. A swindle is a fraudulent scheme that is used to trick people out of money or property. A scam is a fraudulent scheme that is primarily conducted through the use of technology or the internet. Regardless of the specific term used, legal fraud can have serious legal consequences for those involved.
