Which term refers to theft accomplished by trickery?

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The concept tested is theft by deception where the taker gains possession through trickery without conveying title. When someone uses a deceptive act to obtain property and the owner keeps title but loses possession, that crime is called larceny by trick. The key element is deceit used to persuade the owner to hand over possession with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. This differs from false pretenses, where the deceit leads to the owner transferring title. Embezzlement involves someone who already has lawful possession misusing the property, not merely tricking to take it. Burglary centers on unlawful entry with intent to commit a crime, not on obtaining property through deception. So the term that fits theft accomplished by trickery is larceny by trick.