Definition of scam
: a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation an insurance scam
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Examples of scam in a Sentence
She was the victim of an insurance scam.
a sophisticated credit card scam
Origin and Etymology of scam
origin unknown
scam
Definition of scam
scammed
;scamming
scammer
nounExamples of scam in a Sentence
The company scammed hundreds of people out of their life savings.
I could tell they were scamming you and charging too much.
They scammed a lot of money from unwary customers.
First Known Use of scam
1963
SCAM Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of scam for English Language Learners
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: a dishonest way to make money by deceiving people
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Definition of scam for English Language Learners
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: to deceive and take money from (someone)
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: to get (something, such as money) by deceiving someone
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