scam

Definition

  • noun: a dishonest way to make money by deceiving people
  • noun: a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation
  • verb: to deceive and take money from (someone)
  • verb: to obtain (as money) by a scam
  • synonyms: ballot-box stuffing, beat, beguile of

Examples

  • The company 'scammed' hundreds of people out of their life savings.

  • I could tell they were 'scamming' you and charging too much.

  • They 'scammed' a lot of money from unwary customers.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Any room at the inn? - Gavino? So how long you gonna need to stay? - Quite a while, I'd imagine. - As long as you need, man. The vineyard was a scam. Barry? Not a very good agent. Hey, Santi! Where's the milk?! Would sir like one lump or two with his tea? - I don't know why she's so angry. (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream