Synonyms for
Scams
Definition
Scams are dishonest schemes or frauds that are designed to trick people out of money or valuables.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- financial scams
- online scams
- phone scams
- avoid scams
- fall for scams
- report scams
- scam artists
- scam victims
Word family
Usage note
Scam is primarily used as a noun referring to a fraudulent scheme. While it can be used as a verb, it is less common and often sounds informal. The adjective 'scammy' is also informal.
Example sentences
- 1. The email said I won a free vacation, but it turned out to be a scam.
- 2. He fell for the scam and sent money to the fake charity.
- 3. The government is cracking down on phone scams that target the elderly.
- 4. She lost her life savings to a scam artist who promised to invest the money.
- 5. The company was accused of running a pyramid scheme scam that defrauded investors.
Quotes
1. 'The art of a con is to make the victim feel good, while you're robbing them blind.' - Richard Bausch
2. 'A lie told often enough becomes the truth.' - Vladimir Lenin
3. 'A fool and his money are soon parted.' - Thomas Tusser