Thesaurus results for SCAM

scam

noun

ˈskam

Definition of scam

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 Without a basic understanding of concepts like interest rates, inflation, compound growth, and budgeting, people are more vulnerable to poor financial decisions and scams. — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 This includes any number of disputes between parties, but also issues such as evictions, scams targeting senior citizens, and domestic-violence protective orders. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 Some of these websites look like official storefronts for campaigns but are scams. — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 22 July 2026 Cambodia will host an international conference on combating cyber scams in September, Hun Manet said in a post on his Telegram social media account. — Sopheng Cheang, Fortune, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for scam

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Noun

His criminal record reflects some of the occasions he got caught and did jail time, for non-violent retail fraud.

— Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The lawsuit includes claims of professional negligence, fraud, nuisance, negligence, labor code violations and wrongful death.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of fraud

Noun

In a case pending in federal court in Oakland, California, three Facebook users allege that the company profits from online swindles at the expense of users.

— David Ingram, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Supporting characters add to the plot, as Chance needs help from his former crew, most of whom have gone straight but can’t resist the lure of the swindle.

— Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026

Definition of swindle

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Cancelmi will play Danny McKeever, a guy with a poet’s soul and a con-man’s dreams who’s been stuck running his family’s funeral home for decades.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 July 2026
Combo Plate 1 includes half a Pepper Steak Sandwich, Calamari, Pasta con Pesto and Garlic Bread.

— Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

Definition of con

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These questions – not to mention the loss of former coach Mike McDaniel, who’s run scheme in 2025 was nothing short of wizardry – could potentially make or break the Dolphins.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
The scheme change under Parker impacted Marist Liufau arguably the most of any player on the roster, as the staff moved him from an off-ball inside linebacker role to a pass-rushing outside linebacker.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

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