Scamming
/ˈskæmɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. ger.) The act of engaging in a fraudulent scheme to deceive and obtain money or property unlawfully.
He was arrested for scamming elderly victims out of their savings.
Forms
- scam
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal contexts to describe a form of fraud involving trickery or deceit for financial gain.
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