Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of scams Off-grid residents blur the line between housed and homeless, as county officials juggle lax enforcement, environmental damage, real estate scams and calls to legalize basic services such as addresses and trash pickup. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 So how can consumers avoid scams and trust real organizations? — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 In the ad, Hansen reportedly speaks directly to the audience and tells them to visit TruBlu, his streaming service featuring true-crime shows about scams and creeps. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 Here's how student loan scams work, what to do if you're targeted and how to protect yourself as borrowers navigate these changes. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 The last few weeks of summer are here, and with many people planning last-minute trips before fall officially starts, safety experts are advising travelers to be cautious of common scams. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Travel scams can come in many forms, and some are easier to spot than others. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2026 Apple says mercenary spyware attacks are far more sophisticated than the malware and scams most of us encounter. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 At 95%, most job seekers have encountered a suspicious job offer, and 98% said today's job market increases vulnerability to scams, a separate Monster report found. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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In 2018, Modi was accused by Indian authorities of orchestrating one of the country’s largest bank frauds in modern history.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
In 2024, Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for orchestrating what prosecutors have called one of the biggest financial frauds in American history.

— Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of frauds

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While Locke failed in that regard, his articles live on as one of the most famous media hoaxes.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
America’s penny press transformed journalism in the 1830s, using hoaxes, sensationalism, and mass circulation to create a blueprint for modern media.

— Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of hoaxes

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