👉 The term "defrauded" is a legal term used in the field of criminal law to describe someone who has been deceived or misled by another person, organization, or government agency. This can occur when someone is mislead about their rights or obligations under a contract, statute, or other legal document. The term often refers to situations where an individual's actions, decisions, or statements are influenced by misinformation or deception, leading them to act in a way that conflicts with their true intentions and beliefs
