fraud

noun
  1. A wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. noun
    The company was accused of committing fraud by falsifying its financial statements.
    He was charged with fraud after it was discovered that he had been using a fake identity to obtain loans.
  2. A person or thing intended to deceive others, typically by unjustifiably claiming or being credited with accomplishments or qualities. noun
    The so-called expert turned out to be a fraud with no real qualifications.
    She felt like a fraud for receiving praise for work she didn't do.