Consumer Rights And Responsibilities

noun an act of foisting something

verb to force someone to accept or deal with something that is unwanted or unpleasant

• The company tried to foist their outdated software onto unsuspecting customers.
• I can't believe they tried to foist that junk on us!
• They really tried to foist that crap on me.
• She tried to foist her responsibilities onto her colleagues.

noun a fraudulent or unfair transaction or scheme; a theft or robbery

verb to cheat or swindle someone, especially by overcharging them for something

• The company was accused of engaging in a rip off scheme by overcharging customers.
• I can't believe how much of a rip off this concert ticket was!
• That store is such a rip off, they charge way too much for everything.
• His actions were a rip off of the original artist's work, lacking any originality.

noun a fraudulent scheme or action

verb to use deception to deprive someone of money or possessions

• The businessman was arrested for attempting to swindle investors out of millions of dollars.
• I can't believe he tried to swindle me with that fake designer handbag.
• She's always looking for a way to swindle people out of their money.
• His smooth talking and charm can easily swindle you into believing anything he says.

noun the use of someone else's personal information without their permission, typically for financial gain

• Identity fraud is a serious crime that involves using someone else's personal information for financial gain.
• I heard that Sarah's bank account was hacked and she became a victim of identity fraud.
• Watch out for scammers trying to pull off identity fraud schemes.
• In a world where social media can blur the lines of identity, protecting yourself from identity fraud is crucial.