Fraud
Here are several definitions of fraud:
- intentional perversion of the truth in order to mislead someone into parting with something of value
- intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
- any deception, lie, or dishonest statement make with the intent to cheat someone
- intentional material misrepresentation of a fact, with the goal that another party rely on it to their financial detriment
Forgery is similar.
Fraud is a criminal offense and grounds for terminating an insurance policy (no time limit).
Examples of Fraud
- a smoker claiming to be a nonsmoker
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