Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scam

noun
/skam/
Definition
A scam is a fraudulent scheme or trick designed to con someone out of money or personal information.
Examples
  • He fell for a online scam claiming he had won a lottery.
  • The scam involved tricking people into paying for services that were never delivered.
Meaning
Scams often involve deceitful tactics to persuade individuals to believe in a false promise or opportunity.
Synonyms
  • fraud
  • swindle
  • con
  • hoax
  • trick