IELTS Anvil

internet fraud

CEFR: B2
The use of online internet services or software to defraud victims, steal personal identity credentials, or conduct financial theft.

Synonyms

  • cyber deception
  • phishing

Common Collocations

  • victim of internet fraud
  • prevent internet fraud
  • rise in internet fraud

Example Sentence

Financial institutions implement sophisticated biometric verification protocols to mitigate the risk of internet fraud.

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