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scam

Pronunciation: [skæm]

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Learn how to use scam in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “deception”

(noun) a trick or deceitful scheme where someone tries to get money or something valuable from another person. It's like when someone pretends to sell something that doesn't exist to take your money.

Example

Many people fell for the online scam and lost money.

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It wasn't a scam; the seller delivered exactly what they promised.

Example

Have you ever heard about a scam that tricked people?

Context: “deception”

(verb) to trick someone into giving you money or valuables. It's when you fool someone so they think they are getting something good, but you are just trying to take advantage of them.

Example

The con artist successfully scammed several unsuspecting victims.

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She didn't scam anyone; she offered a fair deal that everyone agreed on.

Example

Why would someone want to scam another person?

How to pronounce scam

Pronunciation: [skæm]

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