Fraudulent
(adjective)
Characterized by fraud or deception; involving or based on fraud or trickery.
Origin:
From the latin word "fraudulentus" meaning deceitful or dishonest.
Examples:
- The company was found guilty of fraudulent practices.
- He was accused of fraudulent activities.
- The investment scheme was a fraudulent enterprise.
- The check was discovered to be fraudulent and was not honored.
- The insurance claim was denied because it was deemed fraudulent.