noun
unscrupulous business practices; fraudulent business practices
Refers to deceptive, exploitative, or illegal commercial methods, often targeting vulnerable consumers. Compare with 悪徳商法, which is a near-synonym.
See also: 悪徳商法
悪質商法の被害が増えている。
Damage from unscrupulous business practices is increasing.
高齢者を狙った悪質商法に注意してください。
Please be careful of fraudulent business practices targeting the elderly.