fraud

(noun) intentional deception resulting in injury to another person.

(noun) a person who makes deceitful pretenses. Synonyms: imposter, impostor, pretender, fake, faker, sham, shammer, pseudo, pseud, role player.

(noun) something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage. Synonyms: fraudulence, dupery, hoax, humbug, put-on.