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Vocabulary Entry
scam
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A scheme or trick designed to con someone out of money or possessions.
Example Sentences
"She fell victim to an online scam and lost her savings."
"The police are investigating a series of scams targeting the elderly."
"He warned his friends about the latest investment scam circulating on social media."
V
verb
To deceive someone in order to obtain money or valuables.
Example Sentences
"He scammed her by pretending to be a representative of a charity."
"They were arrested for scamming people through fake lottery winnings."
"The con artist managed to scam several investors out of millions."