Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scammed
verb (past tense of scam)
/skæmd/
Definition
To be cheated or defrauded, often through deceitful means or tactics.
Examples
- Many people were scammed by the fraudulent investment scheme.
- She felt embarrassed after realizing she had been scammed by a fake online store.
- The phone call turned out to be a scam, and he quickly hung up.
Meaning
When someone is scammed, they are tricked into giving away money or personal information, usually by someone pretending to be trustworthy.
Synonyms
- defrauded
- conned
- cheated
- duped
- tricked
