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   scam

   /skam/

   noun

   • 1. a dishonest scheme; a fraud: informal "an insurance scam"

   verb

   • 1. swindle: "a guy that scams old pensioners out of their savings"

   Word Origin 1960s: of unknown origin.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PhishingPhishing - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Clone phishing is a type of attack where a legitimate email with an attachment or link is copied and modified to contain malicious content. The modified email is then sent from a fake address made to look like it's from the original sender. The attack may appear to be a resend or update of the original email.

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4. www.which.co.uk › news › articleThe latest scam alerts from Which? - Which? News

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   3 days ago · The scams you need to know about this month, including fake political ads and dodgy energy calls

5. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › englishBBC Learning English - 6 Minute English / Are you at risk ...

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   4 days ago · scam. illegal or dishonest way of making money by tricking someone. fall for (something) believe (something), that is a trick or a lie, to be true. sleight of hand. use of...

6. People also ask

   Is scam a scam?

   • Now, I just mentioned the word scam, which is an illegal way of making money by tricking someone. We may think that we’ll never be scammed, but already millions of people have fallen for fake emails, phone calls or letters that look genuine and ask us to give or update our financial details.

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   What is scamdoc?

   • Welcome to ScamDoc! ScamDoc is a web tool that evaluates the trust of "digital identities" (email addresses or websites). It answers common questions from Internet users: How can I check if a website is legit? How can I detect fraudulent emails? How much trust should I place in a website or an online contact? When should I use this website?

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   What is the difference between fraud and scam?

   • We’ve been talking about fraud – that’s the criminal activity of getting money by deceiving people – or tricking people by doing something dishonest. Next we had scam - which is an illegal or dishonest way of making money by tricking someone. The people who do it are scammers. We talked about the phrasal verb fall for.

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   What does fraud mean?

   • The broad legal definition of fraud is the intentional deception of another for personal gain. A person who defrauds another deprives the victim of his or her money or property for personal gain or use.

   Fraud | Types of Fraud Crimes & Their Penalties

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   How do I report a scam call?

   • To report a scam call you can text the word ‘call’ followed by the phone number to 7726. Action Fraud has warned of phishing emails pretending to offer you deals on solar panels. The emails ask you to check your eligibility for funding to cover the upfront costs of solar panel installation and prompt you to follow a link.

   The latest scam alerts from Which? - Which? News

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   What is a delivery attempt scam?

   • This is the latest delivery attempt scam created by fraudsters to trick you into entering your details into a dodgy site. Scam texts can be reported by forwarding them to 7726 and malicious websites to the National Cyber Security Centre.

   The latest scam alerts from Which? - Which? News

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7. www.investopedia.com › terms › aAnti-Money Laundering (AML): What It Is, Its History, and How ...

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   4 days ago · Anti-money laundering (AML) refers to legally recognized rules, national and international, that are designed to thwart hiding criminal profits inside the financial system. Customer due...

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8. www.scamdoc.comScamdoc.com | Check if a website is legit or not

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   3 days ago · ScamDoc evaluates the reliability of digital identities, including websites and email addresses. Our AI-powered tool helps users detect scams, validate website trustworthiness, and make safer online decisions. Free and unlimited usage for all internet users.

9. www.score.org › resource › blog-postHow to Tell If a Government Grant Offer Is a Scam or ... - SCORE

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   4 days ago · How do you know if the grant offer is legitimate or a scam? In this situation, it’s wise to recall two adages: 1) If it appears too good to be true, it probably is, and 2) there is no such thing as a free lunch.

10. www.findacriminaldefenseattorney.com › FraudFraud | Types of Fraud Crimes & Their Penalties

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    5 days ago · Fraud. The broad legal definition of fraud is the intentional deception of another for personal gain. A person who defrauds another deprives the victim of his or her money or property for personal gain or use.