ulaghai

How to say it

Meaning

The act of cheating people by lies or tricks to get money or other gain, such as fake investments or phone scams.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from kulaghai, to cheat; a swindler is mlaghai, plural walaghai. Common phrases: ulaghai wa mtandaoni, online fraud; kupata fedha kwa ulaghai, to obtain money by fraud.

Examples

• Alishtakiwa kwa ulaghai wa mamilioni ya shilingi.He was charged with fraud involving millions of shillings.
• Jihadhari na ulaghai wa simu unaoomba namba ya siri.Beware of phone scams that ask for your PIN.
• Ulaghai wa mtandaoni umeongezeka sana.Online fraud has greatly increased.

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