A scheme to defraud is a deliberate plan using deception to secure unfair or unlawful financial gain. Perpetrators, such as scammers or corrupt officials, benefit by stealing money or assets. Victims, often individuals or businesses, suffer losses. This crime relies on false promises or misrepresentation, violating trust for illicit profit.
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