Odometer fraud

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003970",
  "term": "Odometer fraud",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The illegal practice of altering a vehicle's odometer reading to display fewer miles than the vehicle has actually traveled. This deception is typically performed to increase the perceived value of a used car during a sale. Federal and state laws prohibit odometer tampering, imposing penalties on individuals who engage in this fraudulent activity.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Tacho-Betrug",
    "es": "fraude de odómetro",
    "fr": "fraude au compteur kilométrique"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/odometer-fraud/"
}