Crimes and criminals vocabulary

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What is mugging?

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Mugging is a type of robbery that involves attacking someone in a public place to steal their belongings.

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What is fraud?

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Fraud is a crime that involves deceiving someone to gain money or property, often through false representation.

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What is robbery?

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Robbery is taking property from a person or place through force or threat of force.

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What is vandalism?

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Vandalism is the intentional destruction or damage of someone else's property.

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Who is a fraudster?

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A fraudster is a person who commits fraud, often tricking others to steal money or information.

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What is burglary?

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Burglary is entering a building illegally with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft.

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What is shoplifting?

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Shoplifting is stealing goods from a store, typically by hiding them in clothing or bags.

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What is piracy?

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Piracy is the act of attacking ships at sea to steal cargo or take hostages.

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What is theft?

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Theft is the unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it.

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What is a robber?

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A robber is a person who commits robbery, using force or intimidation to take property from others.