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mail fraud

/ˈmeɪl frɔːd/

Tradução: Crime que consiste no uso do serviço postal ou do sistema de correios para aplicar um golpe, com o objetivo de obter dinheiro ou bens de forma ilícita.

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/ˈmeɪl frɔːd/C1formallegal
  • ptCrime que consiste no uso do serviço postal ou do sistema de correios para aplicar um golpe, com o objetivo de obter dinheiro ou bens de forma ilícita.

A criminal offense involving the use of the postal service or mail system to carry out a scheme to defraud someone of money or property.

  1. Postal crimeC1formalamerican

    A criminal scheme that uses the postal service to defraud victims, often involving false promises or deceptive offers.

    ptFraude postal

    • The scam artist was convicted of mail fraud for sending fake prize notifications.
    • Mail fraud charges were filed after the company used the post office to send misleading invoices.
    • Investigators uncovered a massive mail fraud operation targeting elderly citizens.