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
Each listing is hand-screened to weed out scams and low-quality opportunities, providing peace of mind for remote job seekers.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The Republican majority on the committee has no interest in Donald Trump accepting unlimited amounts of money in these meme coin scams or these foreign investment deals, or the $400 million plane — the list goes on and on.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
Written by Ivan Krim and Todd S. Yellin, and directed by the latter, the movie is inspired by true events and plays out against the backdrop of an international scam operation in Costa Rica.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Once the vehicle was driven to the man’s residence and parked in the driveway, multiple individuals involved in the scam stole it and drove away, according to Boislard.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The Republican majority on the committee has no interest in Donald Trump accepting unlimited amounts of money in these meme coin scams or these foreign investment deals, or the $400 million plane — the list goes on and on.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
Written by Ivan Krim and Todd S. Yellin, and directed by the latter, the movie is inspired by true events and plays out against the backdrop of an international scam operation in Costa Rica.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Once the vehicle was driven to the man’s residence and parked in the driveway, multiple individuals involved in the scam stole it and drove away, according to Boislard.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scam
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Criminals that are able to gain access to passwords put up for sale on the dark web are able to use them for identify theft, fraud, and even blackmail.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The truth is that almost all the fraud, waste and abuse in the health care system comes from the billing and payment processes and skyrocketing prices, not from people who rely on Medicaid for essential care.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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In 2021, while working for Big Blue Box, Larson was put on probation in Dakota County for check forgery and theft by swindle for defrauding a previous employer.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
21 May 2025
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Five other felony theft by swindle charges were dismissed at sentencing, which was attended by several of the school’s administrators and staff.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2025
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The hoax of further democratizing what was always implicitly democratic relies on sham logic.—
Armond White,
National Review,
27 June 2025
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The Balloon Boy hoax would seem to have all the right elements for a revisitation: a hapless, alleged victim (6-year-old Falcon Heene), sky-high danger (the balloon reached about 7,000 feet), daringly duplicitous parents (Richard and Mayumi Heene), and a national profile that gripped audiences.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
23 June 2025
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Here's how Xfinity's plans, prices and offerings stack up against AT&T's offerings, and the pros and cons of each provider.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Pros & cons Access over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide with a complimentary Priority PassTM Select membership, plus every Chase Sapphire Lounge® by The Club with two guests.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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And most recycling schemes are still small-scale, unable to keep up with the sheer volume of cheap and short-use clothing flowing through the system.—
Zoe Bayliss Wong,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Galeotti said these schemes can increase the national deficit and threaten the long-term viability of health care for seniors, individuals with disabilities and other citizens who need these programs.—
Jenna Sundel
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Scam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scam. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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