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scamming

/skæmɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does scamming mean?

verb

To obtain something, especially money, by deceiving or cheating someone. To engage in deceptive or fraudulent activities, especially online.

Example

"The scammer convinced the victim to send them money by pretending to be a charity worker."

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

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