Confidence Trick
/ˈkɒnfɪdəns trɪk/
Definitions
- (n.) A fraudulent scheme designed to deceive a person to gain money or other benefits by exploiting their trust.
The defendant was charged with conducting a confidence trick to swindle elderly victims.
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Commentary
Term highlights the importance of deceit and manipulation of trust in fraud cases; careful drafting distinguishes it from broader fraud concepts.
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