bogus BOH-gus adjective WS #7

not genuine; counterfeit, fake, or fraudulent; false or spurious

1. On investigation, his claim was found to be bogus.
2. She produced some bogus documents to support her application.
3. The email was a bogus attempt to steal his identity.
4. They arrested a man selling bogus concert tickets.
5. The committee dismissed the accusation as bogus.