Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scamming
Verb
/ˈskamɪŋ/
Definition
The act of deceiving someone in order to gain something of value, especially money.
Examples
- The scammer was caught after trying to scam multiple victims.
- Various online platforms have been targeted by scammers looking for personal information.
Meaning
Scamming refers to fraudulent schemes designed to deceive people, often through false promises or misleading actions.
Synonyms
- Fraud
- Con
- Swindle
- Rip-off
- Deception
