"Attempted fraud" refers to a situation where someone tries to deceive or trick others with dishonest intentions, but fails to carry out or complete the fraudulent act successfully.
Sentences with «attempted fraud»
There is also an offence of attempt fraud for these amounts. (rhcriminaldefence.com)
This has to win the prize for the shortest ever message attempting a fraud. (avoidaclaim.com)
Indeed, there has been a spate of attempted frauds against lawyers themselves, perpetrated by con artists of all types. (familyllb.com)