as in fraud
an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
that's just a scam to bilk insurance companies for staged accidents
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Recent Examples of scam
As cyber threats and scams become increasingly sophisticated, both consumers and businesses must recognize that device choice does not guarantee immunity from online risks.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
How a Facebook impersonation scam works: Step-by-step breakdown This Facebook impersonation scam follows a pattern:
1.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Before entering sensitive information online, consumers should review the tracker and news articles to see if people have been impacted by scams.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
Stablecoin scams could also target naïve stablecoin investors, luring them into making deposits that cannot be withdrawn.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
How a Facebook impersonation scam works: Step-by-step breakdown This Facebook impersonation scam follows a pattern:
1.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Before entering sensitive information online, consumers should review the tracker and news articles to see if people have been impacted by scams.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
Stablecoin scams could also target naïve stablecoin investors, luring them into making deposits that cannot be withdrawn.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scam
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In a plea deal, Johnson pled guilty to one count of broker-dealer registration violation, a Class C felony, in exchange for the 14 securities fraud counts being dismissed.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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One exception is if the government was able to prove that citizenship was obtained through fraud in the case of naturalization.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Meanwhile, President Donald Trump's tariff obsession represents another layer of this elaborate swindle.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Fero was charged last year with embezzling $400,000 from St. Kate’s, but reached an agreement with the prosecution and pleaded guilty to one count of theft by swindle.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2025
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Trump has dismissed concerns about his administration's handling of the situation and made claims that the conspiracy theories were a hoax.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
29 July 2025
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While much of the pressure for more information is coming from the president's own MAGA base, Trump continues to insist the controversy is a hoax that's been built up way beyond proportion by his political enemies.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
29 July 2025
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This guide breaks down the pros and cons of each provider, comparing their plan structures, data policies, promotional offers and customer support.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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These include activities like making a decision, having a tough conversation, recalling things, reasoning through a complex problem, or weighing the pros and cons of an idea.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
30 July 2025
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The scheme requires drivers to pay a fee—based on the time and duration of their visit and their vehicle type—to enter the lower part of Manhattan, from the southern end of Central Park to the city’s financial district.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Singer took in more than $25 million from his clients as part of the scheme, paid bribes totaling more than $7 million and used more than $15 million for his own benefit, according to prosecutors.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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“Scam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scam. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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