frauditor

English

Etymology 1

A blend of fraud +‎ auditor. The journalistic sense appeared in the early 2020s. The first appearance of the business sense is uncertain.

Noun

frauditor (plural frauditors)

1. (US, journalism) An intimidating, phony or insincere First Amendment auditor.
2. (US, business, finance, uncommon) An auditor who seeks or uncovers instances of fraudulent activity in a business or other organization.

Etymology 2

Blend of fraud +‎ creditor, appeared c. 1553.

Noun

frauditor (plural frauditors)

1. (dated, obsolete, rare) A cheat or defrauder.