Scam

Definition: Meaning of, scam in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / skam /

Word Forms:

Singular	Plural
scam	scams

[countable] [informal]

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scam used in phrases

419 scam (noun)
1. an illegal way of getting money from someone by sending them an email promising that they will make a lot of money if they INVEST in a business activity which does not really exist [= advance fee fraud]
phishing scam (noun)
1. like their bank like passwords and credit card information the luring of an internet user to reveal personal details on a fake web page or email form pretending to come from a legitimate company
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Pronunciation: ˈwazək

Parts of Speech: noun

a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid

scammer