Misrepresenting a fact in a way that causes a victim to willingly give his or her property to the wrongdoer, who then keeps it, is known as:
A) factual pretense.
B) fraud.
C) naïve pretense.
D) opportunistic pretense.

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Fraud involves intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right. Misrepresenting a fact to cause a victim to willingly give property to the wrongdoer, who then keeps it, fits the definition of fraud.

Misrepresenting a Fact in a Way That Causes a Victim