scams

noun

Definition of scamsnext
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

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Recent Examples of scams Last year, more than 40,000 Chinese people were detained in Myanmar over scams and deported to China. — Hannah Beech, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024 In the summer of 2024, New York Attorney General Letitia James warned about investment scams using deepfake videos of celebrities like Warren Buffett and Elon Musk to lure investors. — Steven Smith, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Hackers exploit the fact that individuals are more likely to use weak passwords, reuse them across multiple accounts, and fall for phishing scams. — Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

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“Scams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scams. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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