as in fraud
an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
that's just a scam to bilk insurance companies for staged accidents
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Recent Examples of scam
How to spot a text message scam While Ashley was able to reactivate her account without paying a huge fee, an account that goes delinquent can result in hundreds and even thousands of dollars in penalties in other states.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
In July, the Federal Trade Commission warned Americans about scams involving fake debt relief businesses, particularly targeting senior citizens and veterans.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways Phishing scams like this Chase bank email are getting harder to spot.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The suit also said EWS failed to remove fraudsters from the Zelle network after receiving complaints and that EWS did not require banks to reimburse customers for certain scams.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
In July, the Federal Trade Commission warned Americans about scams involving fake debt relief businesses, particularly targeting senior citizens and veterans.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways Phishing scams like this Chase bank email are getting harder to spot.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The suit also said EWS failed to remove fraudsters from the Zelle network after receiving complaints and that EWS did not require banks to reimburse customers for certain scams.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scam
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Meanwhile, the rise of AI and sophisticated fraud techniques means organizations are managing today's threats with yesterday's tools.—
Chris McHenry,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The audit said the foundations’ inaccurate financial reporting raises the risk of fraud and misappropriation of funds.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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According to a press release from Ellison’s office, a jury found Yusuf guilty of six counts of aiding and abetting theft by swindle.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
12 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, President Donald Trump's tariff obsession represents another layer of this elaborate swindle.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The authorities, though, said on Wednesday, Aug. 13, that detectives believe the whole stunt was a hoax.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Jussie Smollett has maintained his innocence in the case, as the debate of whether or not the incident was a hoax or a hate crime has continued in the more than six years since the incident.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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Trays of arroz con gandules, or yellow rice with pigeon peas, prepared by El Borinquen Food Truck lined a buffet table alongside shredded roast pork shoulder and Puerto Rican-style macaroni salad tossed in creamy mayonnaise and finely diced peppers.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The extensive report, which estimates weekday ridership will top 29,000 by 2045, describes a variety of pros, cons and other considerations for the current plan.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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From a scheme perspective, that would also fall on LaFleur.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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So yes, before the green flag dropped Saturday, with the throwback paint scheme unchipped and pristine — that was the moment that everyone was waiting on.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Scam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scam. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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