anti-fraud

adjective

an·​ti-fraud ˌan-tē-ˈfrȯd How to pronounce anti-fraud (audio)
ˌan-tī-
: opposing or intended to discourage or prevent fraud
the anti-fraud provisions of the Federal securities laws
anti-fraud technology

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Because dozens of carriers and vendors pooled their expertise to tackle a common problem, the framework’s effectiveness doesn’t depend on a single business, unlike anti-fraud mechanisms in other industries. Peter Ford, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 In the meantime, the agency will be led by a career Social Security anti-fraud expert as the acting commissioner. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025 President Donald Trump replaced King as acting commissioner with Leland Dudek, who has led Social Security's anti-fraud office, according to the Washington Post, which first reported King's exit. Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025 Leland Dudek, a manager in charge of Social Security's anti-fraud office, has been appointed as acting commissioner in the interim. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for anti-fraud

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-fraud was in 1836

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“Anti-fraud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-fraud. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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