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scam

/skæm/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does scam mean?

noun, verb

A scam is a confidence trick or a deceitful activity, often for financial gain. It can also refer to a fake or misleading thing.

Example

"The company was accused of running a scam to sell fake products to customers."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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