fraudulent

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During the pandemic, the state paid an estimated $30 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims, including to state prisoners and criminals who used patently false identities like then-Sen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

While even reliable AI detectors can produce false results, researchers say a crop of fraudulent tools has emerged online, easily weaponized to discredit authentic content and tarnish reputations.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

In fact, you should treat any transaction as potentially fraudulent from the start, and not wait until the moment you know you’re being scammed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

The government says the new scheme will help passengers feel confident they were purchasing valid tickets, as well as preventing fraudulent use.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

After euthanasia, thousands of fraudulent death certificates were issued, citing diverse causes of death—some of them markedly absurd.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee