Why not rather be defrauded?

为什么不宁愿被亏负？

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Many have refused to lend, not out of wickedness, but they were afraid to be defrauded without cause.

许多人不肯出借，并非出于恶意，而是怕白白受骗。

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where the circumstances are serious, a fine of not less than one time but not more than three times the amount defrauded shall be imposed by administrative department of labor security.

情节严重的，由劳动保障行政部门处骗取金额1倍以上3倍以下的罚款。

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Whether the boost to economic growth will outweigh the risk of defrauded investors remains to be seen.

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The fates of those who have defrauded innocent collectors must be decided and industry-wide authentication regulations must be implemented and strictly enforced.

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"I am determined that this criminal activity should be stopped and that anyone who has defrauded the customer must feel the full force of the law, " he said.

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