돈이나 재산을 훔치기 위해 고안된 부정직한 계획이나 사기 행위.
A dishonest scheme or fraudulent activity designed to steal money or possessions from people.
예문:
"The elderly woman fell victim to a sophisticated phone scam targeting her bank details."
"Authorities warned the public about a new email scam promising huge lottery winnings."
"He realized too late that the investment opportunity was nothing more than a pyramid scam."
부정직한 계획을 사용하여 누군가를 속이는 것, 특히 불법적으로 돈이나 물품을 얻기 위해 사기를 치다.
To deceive someone using a dishonest scheme, especially to obtain money or goods illegally; to swindle.
예문:
"The criminals managed to scam thousands of dollars from unsuspecting online shoppers."
"He was arrested for attempting to scam the insurance company after faking an injury."