To defraud is to con someone out of money. Defrauding is a sneaky crime. If you know that a fraud is some kind of a scam, then you're on the way to understanding what defraud means.

What does it mean if you defraud someone?

English Language Learners Definition of defraud

: to trick or cheat someone or something in order to get money : to use fraud in order to get money from a person, an organization, etc. See the full definition for defraud in the English Language Learners Dictionary. defraud.

What happens if you scammed someone?

Contact the company or bank that issued the credit card or debit card. Tell them it was a fraudulent charge. Ask them to reverse the transaction and give you your money back. ... Tell them it was used in a scam and ask if they can refund your money.