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L'escroquerie
This implies deceit or trickery to obtain money or property. It is more specific than just 'theft' (vol) and is often associated with white-collar crime and scams.
Examples in context
Il est victime d'une escroquerie bancaire.
He is the victim of bank fraud.
L'escroquerie a coûté des millions d'euros.
The scam cost millions of euros.
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