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
• tricks
• flimflams
• counterfeits
• buncos
• rackets
• Ponzi schemes
• crosses
• pyramid schemes
• rip-offs
• fixes
• stratagems
• forgeries
• fakes
• ploys
• wiles
• dodges
• sleights
• jigs
• gimmicks
• phonies
• shams
• humbug
• thimblerigs
• three-card montes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scams

Apple says mercenary spyware attacks are far more sophisticated than the malware and scams most of us encounter. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

At 95%, most job seekers have encountered a suspicious job offer, and 98% said today's job market increases vulnerability to scams, a separate Monster report found. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

The American Immigration Lawyers Association’s Charity Anastasio told WLRN the scams were increasingly prevalent in immigrant circles. — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

Other callers have used Tolstedt's name or claimed to represent the Sheriff's Office to make their scams sound legitimate. — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

The law is aimed at blunting financial scams that often target older adults, which frequently include prompting victims to withdraw large sums of money at once. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026

How do messaging apps stop scams without reading private conversations? — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026