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Scammed

Verb / skæmd / Another word for scammed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To be scammed means to be deceived or tricked into believing or doing something.

Synonyms & similar words

cheated swindled deceived tricked fooled duped defrauded conned bamboozled hoaxed hoodwinked misled deluded beguiled misguided double-crossed gulled deceived flimflammed

Example sentences

  1. 1. He was scammed out of his savings by an online scammer.
  2. 2. She realized she had been scammed when she received a fake product in the mail.
  3. 3. The con artist scammed innocent people by promising them unrealistic returns on their investments.
  4. 4. Don't fall for their tricks, they are trying to scam you.
  5. 5. The elderly couple was scammed by a smooth-talking fraudster.

Quotes

  • 1. 'If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.' - Unknown
  • 2. 'A fool and his money are soon parted.' - Thomas Tusser
  • 3. 'The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.' - Charles Baudelaire

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