Synonyms of scams

scams

noun

plural of scam

as in frauds

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frauds
• swindles
• hoaxes
• cons
• schemes
• hustles
• devices
• shell games
• stings
• fiddles
• bunkos
• tricks
• flimflams
• counterfeits
• buncos
• rackets
• Ponzi schemes
• pyramid schemes
• crosses
• rip-offs
• fixes
• stratagems
• forgeries
• fakes
• phoneys
• ploys
• wiles
• dodges
• sleights
• gimmicks
• shams
• phonies
• jigs
• humbug
• thimblerigs
• three-card montes