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

  • (..) And though I'm the main addressee The point that I must emphasize is You won't get a sniff without me! So prepare for the coup of the century Be prepared for the murkiest scam Meticulous planning Tenacity spanning Decades of denial Is simply why I'll be king undisputed Respected, saluted (..)
    1994 The Lion King