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
