online fraud
/ˈɒn.laɪn ˈfrɔːd/ · on·line·fraud
noun
- Deceptive or illegal activity carried out through the internet or other digital platforms, typically to obtain money or personal information. The company hired a specialist to investigate a surge in online fraud targeting its customers.
Did you know? The U.S. Department of Justice first used the term "online fraud" in a 1996 prosecution, marking one of the earliest legal recognitions of internet‑based scams.