as in fraud
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 scam
Regular training on cyberthreats, such as phishing scams and social engineering tactics, should be a priority.
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Jamie Akhtar, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Your report could help catch the people behind the scam or at least shut down their infrastructure.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
Director Simón Mesa Soto shares in that fervor, mining his main character for pathos, not ridicule, framing Oscar as a true-blue romantic — a kind of holy fool susceptible to even the most obvious of scams but only because this staunch aesthete has devoted all of his attention to verse.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Some spread misinformation while others are financial scams aimed at businesses and consumers.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for scam
Jamie Akhtar, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Your report could help catch the people behind the scam or at least shut down their infrastructure.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
Director Simón Mesa Soto shares in that fervor, mining his main character for pathos, not ridicule, framing Oscar as a true-blue romantic — a kind of holy fool susceptible to even the most obvious of scams but only because this staunch aesthete has devoted all of his attention to verse.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Some spread misinformation while others are financial scams aimed at businesses and consumers.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scam
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Instead of addressing waste and fraud and providing adults with a path to productive and independent lives through meaningful work, the Pritzker administration attacks these reform efforts.—
Regan Deering,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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On Monday, the president pardoned Scott Jenkins, a former Virginia sheriff, who was recently sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted on charges of conspiracy, fraud and bribery.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Speaking of bandits, Leland Stanford famously jumpstarted his profits from miners into even greater swindles as a railroad baron, California Governor, and US Senator.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Apr. 2025
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Then, speaking of swindles, Jeffrey Toobin explains why no one can stop Trump from handing out pardons.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
12 Apr. 2025
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For more on Sherri Papini's kidnapping hoax, subscribe now to PEOPLE, or pick up this week's issue, on newsstands Friday.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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For every intentionally funny moment, there seems to be another joke at someone’s expense, such as Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie needing 40 seconds to (mostly) name his eight kids or Rams defensive end William Hayes insisting dinosaurs are a hoax, but mermaids are real.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Analyze and compare training options To evaluate the pros and cons of each training program, this four-step checklist includes a useful rubric.—
Jean Eddy,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Read our full test and review of more than a dozen stainless steel skillets The best sauté pan: The All-Clad D3 3-quart sauté pan All-Clad D3 3 Quart Sauté Pan $180 $150 Amazon Pros & cons Specs Next verse, same as the first.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The scheme was investigated by several federal agencies, including the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG) and IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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That includes knowing the scheme in the run game, being violent at the point of attack.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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“Scam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scam. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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