Meaning of the word scam in English
What does scam mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
scam
US /skæm/
UK /skæm/
Noun
a dishonest scheme; a fraud
Example:
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He fell victim to an online dating scam.
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The company was involved in a massive financial scam.
Verb
to defraud; to swindle
Example:
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He tried to scam me out of my money.
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They were scammed into buying fake tickets.