fraudulent
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The claim that more than 80% of the more than 11,000 claims of abuse could be fraudulent has drawn skepticism among some victims and attorneys, who say the number far surpasses what anyone had expected.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The company’s sensors detect fuel usage and aggressive braking, preventing accidents and fraudulent transactions.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
At Zapier, which helps businesses automate and track their AI usage, an audit revealed more than three-quarters of the applications for a recent senior-engineering opening were fraudulent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Checkout sites from a fraudulent website will often ask for payment in the form of cryptocurrency, peer-to-peer payment systems or cash apps.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 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
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