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- DictionaryScam/skam/
noun
- 1. a dishonest scheme; a fraud: informal "an insurance scam"
verb
- 1. swindle: "a guy that scams the elderly out of their savings"
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3 days ago · Phishing is a form of social engineering and scam where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware such as ransomware.
4 days ago · Fraud, in law, the deliberate misrepresentation of fact for the purpose of depriving someone of a valuable possession. Although fraud is sometimes a crime in itself, more often it is an element of crimes such as obtaining money by false pretense or by impersonation.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 6, 2024 · An online scam is a deception carried out over the internet with the aim of tricking individuals into giving away personal, financial, or other sensitive information, or directly stealing their money.
- Cybersecurity Writer
May 10, 2024 · Consumer Alert. No one is using your Social Security number to commit crimes. It’s a scam. By. Alvaro Puig. Consumer Education Specialist. May 10, 2024. The phone rings. Your caller ID says it’s the Social Security Administration.
May 16, 2024 · Fraud is intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain or deprive a victim of a legal right. Fraud can violate civil law or criminal law. It may cause no loss of money, property, or legal right but still be an element of another civil or criminal wrong. The purpose of fraud may be monetary gain or other benefits. What Is Fraud?
4 days ago · Spear phishing is a direct, targeted email attack aimed at specific individuals that appears to come from a trusted sender. In spear phishing, attackers often use...
May 4, 2024 · People like Ms. Kirks who rely on public benefits, such as food stamps, are facing a relentless threat: Scammers are using illegally installed skimming devices to lift payment card data from...
