Deceiving a Non-Jew
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Question
If someone deceived a non-Jew by saying an adult is a child and thus paid less, is this acceptable, and is it considered theft?
Answer
Hello,
This is theft, and theft from a non-Jew is forbidden.
[Since the non-Jew conditions entry on payment, entering without full payment is theft].
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 348, Seif 2
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