What does SCAMS mean?

Scams

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A dishonest scheme or fraud to acquire money or other valuables.
2. An attempt to deceive someone into believing something that is not true.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: skæmz
• UK: skæmz

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "scams" originated from the English language in the early 1960s. It is believed to be a shortened version of the word "scandals". The word has been used to describe various fraudulent schemes, such as Ponzi schemes, phishing scams, and identity theft. Scams are commonly associated with online activities, such as emails, social media, and websites.

5. Synonyms:

• Fraud
• Deception
• Trickery
• Swindle
• Cheating

6. Related Words:

• Scamp
• Scare
• Scale
• Scarf
• Scary

7. Example Sentences:

• The company was involved in a major scam to defraud investors.
• She fell for a phone scam and lost all her savings.
• He was arrested for running a credit card scam.