Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of scams Consider identity theft protection Health insurance scams can expose some of your most sensitive information, including your Social Security number and financial details. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026 Impersonation scams are on the rise, with tricks like fake ads that direct you to fake websites and payment sites aimed at stealing your bank information. — Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 The office also said the figures came from pursuing Paycheck Protection Program fraud, as well as romance scams and ploys that target older adults. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026 Security experts have long warned that AI voice and face cloning could be easily abused to enhance impersonation scams. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026 Job search scams can cost applicants hundreds or thousands of dollars. — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026 The Islamophobic baiting scams identified by researchers operate in the overlapping spheres of right-wing politics, cryptocurrency and conspiratorial belief. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026 Visa said the convenience of digital shopping also comes with growing unease about scams. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Some online agencies may sell it, leading to spam calls and potential scams. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Only once the Buffs emptied offensive coordinator Brennan Marion’s playbook, there was nothing left to fire at McGuire’s frauds.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026
In my phishing protection test, Avira successfully detected and defeated 100% of real-world phishing frauds.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of frauds

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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
Frauds, swindles, cons, scams, and deceptions — collectively known as hoaxes.

— Scott Neuman, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025

Definition of swindles

Noun

Bomb threats targeted dozens of flights across Europe last week, following a string of hoaxes that forced flight diversions and left airlines scrambling to keep passengers safe and minimize disruption.

— Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Schools in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland also received emails Wednesday, although police warned these were likely hoaxes and education facilities were not evacuated.

— Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of hoaxes

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