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
Kurt's key takeaways Tax scams change every year, but the pattern stays the same.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Ticket scams Supposedly, there could be dozens of people who own a ticket to the same seat.
—Dave Lieber
mar. 11, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Winters said one major policy recommendation to cut down on scams would be to regulate the data broker industry.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Cambodia has launched previous crackdowns against online scam centers but without major effect.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Ticket scams Supposedly, there could be dozens of people who own a ticket to the same seat.
—Dave Lieber
mar. 11, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Winters said one major policy recommendation to cut down on scams would be to regulate the data broker industry.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Cambodia has launched previous crackdowns against online scam centers but without major effect.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scam
Noun
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Republicans, who control half of the Minnesota House, pointed out that DHS failed to detect fraud for years.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ron Yukelson San Luis Obispo Agree with Times columnist Mirjam Swanson, Bam Adebayo’s a fraud!—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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As part of the swindle, McCabe promised to transfer the proceeds from the sale of the yacht to the victim, who according to court filings was a widower who had no family support.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
28 Jan. 2026
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While Yusuf was found guilty of six counts of aiding and abetting theft by swindle (over $35,000) in August by a jury, the decision was overturned by Judge Sarah West in November, according to KARE.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
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From online hoaxes about wildfires in Los Angeles and Hawaii to Russian and extremist propaganda during Hurricane Helene, information manipulation is warping responses to climate change and extreme weather.—
Michael Chertoff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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Adams can no longer practice medicine in Putnam County or anywhere in Tennessee, according to state records made public in January that reveal his elaborate hoax.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Salon leaders might opt to continue using those products, weighing the pros and cons.—
Kelley Swing,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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Surgeons also point to the price as a potential con.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fitting back into the scheme after his absence, James focused on setting screens for the short-handed frontcourt that was without Jaxson Hayes (back soreness) and Maxi Kleber (lumbar back strain).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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His ball production gives new defensive coordinator Christian Parker a scheme-fit defensive back that can help create turnovers for a defense that was tied for the second-least interceptions in 2025.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Scam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scam. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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