Financial Crimes

noun a secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others

• The investigation uncovered evidence of collusion between the two companies.
• I heard there might be some collusion going on between the boss and the supplier.
• They're in cahoots, there's definitely some collusion happening.
• The synchronized swimming team moved in perfect collusion during the routine.

noun a person who cheats or tricks others by persuading them to believe something that is not true

• The authorities were able to apprehend the notorious con artist who had been scamming people for years.
• I heard that Joe is a real con artist, always trying to pull a fast one on people.
• Watch out for that con artist, he's been known to swindle unsuspecting victims.
• Her ability to manipulate situations and people made her a con artist in the game of politics.

noun the act of dishonestly appropriating or secreting assets by one or more individuals to whom such assets have been entrusted

• The CEO was charged with embezzlement after siphoning company funds into his personal account.
• I heard that the accountant got caught for embezzlement, what a mess!
• That dude is always pulling embezzlement schemes, he's a real crook.
• She committed emotional embezzlement by stealing his trust and love.

noun the quality or state of being illegal; unlawfulness

• The company was fined for its involvement in illegality related to tax evasion.
• They got caught for doing something illegal.
• They were busted for their shady dealings.
• The shadow of illegality loomed over the entire operation.

verb to dishonestly or illegally use something for one's own benefit

• The company's accountant was caught trying to misappropriate funds from the company's accounts.
• I heard that John got fired for trying to misappropriate money from the company.
• Don't be a fool and misappropriate those funds, you'll get caught!
• She felt like someone was trying to misappropriate her ideas during the meeting.

noun a person who steals from others, especially by force or threat of violence

• The police are on the lookout for the notorious bank robber who has been targeting multiple branches in the city.
• Did you hear about the robber who tried to steal from the convenience store down the street?
• That robber is always up to no good, I swear.
• The fear of failure can be like a robber stealing your confidence and motivation.

noun a form of cyber attack where criminals use malware to force ATMs to dispense cash

verb to carry out a jackpotting attack

• Jackpotting is a type of cyber attack where criminals use malware to force ATMs to dispense cash.
• Have you heard about jackpotting? It's when hackers trick ATMs into giving out money.
• Dude, did you see that video of the guy jackpotting the ATM? Crazy!
• Winning the lottery felt like hitting the jackpot, it was like jackpotting in real life.

noun a person who has absconded, especially from the law

• The police are on the lookout for the absconder who escaped from custody.
• Have you heard about the absconder who got away from the cops?
• That absconder is a real slippery one.
• The truth was the absconder of his mind, always hiding in the shadows.