scam
1 of 2noun/skæm/
1
a dishonest or illegal way of gaining money
B2Learn more on Wikipedia- The email was part of a scam aimed at stealing personal information from unsuspecting users.
- They lost their savings to a fraudulent investment scam promising high returns with little risk.
- The police warned the public about a new scam involving fake lottery winnings.
- She fell victim to an online scam that tricked her into paying for nonexistent services.
- The company was exposed for running a scam that defrauded thousands of customers.
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