The term "fraudulent transactions" refers to any financial or business dealings that are dishonest, deceptive and/or intentionally misleading. These types of transactions can involve various criminal activities such as credit card fraud, check fraud, identity theft, insurance fraud, securities fraud, bankruptcy fraud, tax evasion or other forms of financial wrongdoing. The goal is usually to obtain something of value through deception and without proper authorization or consent from the rightful owner. Fraudulent transactions can have serious consequences for individuals and businesses involved, including legal action, fines, penalties, loss of reputation, and damage to relationships with customers, clients, and partners.