defraud

Unless you actually set out to defraud the insurer, the company may not cancel your coverage even if you made a mistake on your application.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 12, 2026

But EA barristers said it had a general power to bring private prosecutions, and alternatively that allegations of conspiracy to defraud were connected to its functions.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

In 2022, an Atlanta court found the “Chrisley Knows Best” couple guilty on charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax fraud.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

In 2013, a woman referred to as Jane Doe opened an account at Bank of America at the direction of Epstein associates as part of a “plan to defraud immigration officials,” according to the lawsuit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026

Ned was unaware of the existence of these debts and believed the creditors were trying to defraud him—until they presented documents signed by the previous owner, H. H. Holmes.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

Garner Food Co. defrauds customers with its name and lone star logo on the iconic brand.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2022

White-collar crime undermines the rule of law, defrauds victims, and disrupts the marketplace.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2018

If a senator, Cabinet secretary, or federal judge assaults or defrauds another citizen in violation of state law, he or she cannot claim immunity based on occupation of a federal office.

From Slate ● Jul. 25, 2017

“If a large brokerage firm defrauds you, at least they have the money to pay you back,” said Brian Smiley, an Atlanta- based securities lawyer.

From BusinessWeek ● Jul. 6, 2011

She either falls an easy prey to some mean fortune hunter, who defrauds her children of their paternal inheritance, and renders her miserable; or becomes the victim of discontent and blind indulgence.

From Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft

Bush, 48, of Otley in West Yorkshire, was "preoccupied with his own enrichment", defrauded nearly 200 families out of £562,117 and "caused anguish and pain on a scale beyond comprehension", the judge said.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

A Beverly Hills film producer whose credits include “Joker,” “Longlegs” and “Greyhound” has been indicted on federal fraud charges that allege he devised a scheme that defrauded investors of more than $100 million.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

When an examiner estimated that these transfers may have defrauded Caesars of $5 billion, the original proposal crumbled and the disfavored creditors secured a far better deal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

JPMorgan could recoup the legal fees if it proves it has been defrauded.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

The state racing board, tired of the whole mess, realized that the race’s nonbetting status gave them an out because the public had not been defrauded.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

She rode the early 2000s wave of venture-capitalism consumer-tech hype, defrauding investors and the public with a bogus new way to test blood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

Plus: The founder of private-company investment firm charged with defrauding investors, and the U.S. says it’s fed up with China’s overcapacity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

This March, three Late Stage executives pleaded guilty to charges of defrauding investors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

A San Ysidro man is accused of a fake green card scheme, impersonating ICE agents and defrauding Orange County residents, prosecutors say.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026

There are factories which resort to devices for defrauding helpless operatives.

From Working Women of Japan by Sidney Lewis Gulick