Betrug

noun
  1. The act of deceiving or misleading someone, typically for personal gain or to cause harm. noun
    The company's betrayal of its customers' trust was a clear act of Betrug.
    He was charged with Betrug after it was discovered that he had been embezzling funds.
  2. A fraudulent or deceptive act or practice. noun
    The elaborate scheme was nothing more than a Betrug designed to swindle investors.
    She realized too late that the offer was a Betrug and lost all her savings.