scam (Meaning)

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scam (n)

a fraudulent business scheme

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deprive of by deceit

Beware of phone scams that try to trick you into giving out your financial information.
The online lottery scam promised millions, but it was just a way to steal money.
The pyramid scheme scam lured in unsuspecting investors with promises of quick riches.
The fake charity scam collected donations that never reached the intended beneficiaries.
The phishing scam emails appeared legitimate but were actually attempts to steal passwords and account numbers.
The fraudulent investment scam convinced people to invest their savings, only to lose everything.
The tech support scam tricked victims into paying for unnecessary services.
The romance scam preyed on lonely individuals, gaining their trust and then scamming them for money.
The pyramid scheme scam enticed participants with the promise of easy profits, but in reality, only a few at the top benefited.
The fake contest scam promoted exciting prizes but required payment upfront, only to disappear with the victim's money.

a fraudulent business scheme, deprive of by deceit

fraud, hoax, con, scheme, swindle, flimflam, hustle, fiddle,bunko, sting

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Beware of phone scams that try to trick you into giving out your financial information.

The online lottery scam promised millions, but it was just a way to steal money.

The pyramid scheme scam lured in unsuspecting investors with promises of quick riches.

The fake charity scam collected donations that never reached the intended beneficiaries.