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
Victims of car collisions may have more to worry about as insurance companies warn drivers to be aware of a growing scam involving tow truck companies.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Ellman hosting scam prevention seminar at 95th Street Library
Experts will talk about how to identify and avoid falling victim to scams in an upcoming seminar being held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Common cyber threats in healthcare include: • Phishing scams involve sending seemingly harmless emails that trick someone into revealing sensitive data.
—Fnu Anupama, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Following his arrest, Belfort pled guilty, agreeing to pay back $110 million to the victims of his scams.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Ellman hosting scam prevention seminar at 95th Street Library
Experts will talk about how to identify and avoid falling victim to scams in an upcoming seminar being held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Common cyber threats in healthcare include: • Phishing scams involve sending seemingly harmless emails that trick someone into revealing sensitive data.
—Fnu Anupama, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Following his arrest, Belfort pled guilty, agreeing to pay back $110 million to the victims of his scams.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scam
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The panel also agreed Way acted with malice, oppression or fraud, and awarded her another $250,000 in punitive damages.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Robinson faces five felonies: concealment of a death, identity theft, two counts of financial card theft, financial card fraud and car theft.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Minnesota Supreme Court has banned Woodbury attorney Kristi McNeilly from practicing law in the state, three years after she was convicted of theft by swindle for stealing $15,000 from a man who hired her to defend him in a drug case.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
2 Apr. 2025
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And last year's $30 million in romance swindles was up from 2023's $24.4 million.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This is not a hoax, this is a group of concerned citizens.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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When an apparent white supremacist bomb threat was called (later determined to be a hoax), police officers instructed protesters to exit the building.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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What are the pros and cons of filing for a tax extension, according to experts?—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
12 Apr. 2025
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What are the pros and cons of a smart fridge in a home?—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
11 Apr. 2025
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Nearly 30 years ago California legislators faced a test of their integrity in voting for an electricity deregulation scheme that ratepayers are still paying for.—
Jamie Court,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Minnesota Vikings Needs: RB, D-line, CB, S Ole Miss CB Trey Amos: Amos has good instincts around the ball and the press coverage skills needed to fit Brian Flores’ defensive scheme, which places cornerbacks on an island most of the time. 25.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Scam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scam. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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