Synonyms of scams

scams

noun

plural of scam

as in frauds

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frauds
• swindles
• hoaxes
• cons
• schemes
• hustles
• devices
• shell games
• stings
• fiddles
• tricks
• flimflams
• counterfeits
• buncos
• rackets
• Ponzi schemes
• crosses
• pyramid schemes
• rip-offs
• fixes
• stratagems
• forgeries
• fakes
• ploys
• wiles
• dodges
• sleights
• jigs
• gimmicks
• phonies
• shams
• humbug
• thimblerigs
• three-card montes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scams

According to Harris' office, Harris and Steckloff worked together on the bipartisan legislation after hearing increasing concerns about gift card scams affecting consumers across Michigan. — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Take the quiz here … LISTEN Tune in to learn how AI-powered voice and image cloning are fueling increasingly sophisticated scams and costing Americans billions. — FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Most often, this would be a network of fake accounts discovered by social media companies as part of their efforts to eliminate bots, scams, and online deception on their platforms. — RenÉe Diresta, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Finally, look out for shady business practices or outright scams when buying or selling a watch. — Joe D'allegro, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

In addition, 59% reported an impact on their mental well-being, and more than half experienced repeat scams. — Angela Ramos, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

That included conversations about things like cyberbullying, online scams, Instagram filters, and privacy issues. — Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026

In 2025, according to the FBI, victims lost more than $333 million in crypto ATM scams, with 85% of the victims being seniors. — Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provides a guide on how to avoid donation scams. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026