Fake and Scam

Fake

Fake noun - An imitation that is passed off as genuine.

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Scam and fake are semantically related. in imposter topic. In some cases you can use "Scam" instead the word "Fake" as a noun or a verb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: faked, faking, faker

Scam

Scam noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.

Usage example: that's just a scam to bilk insurance companies for staged accidents

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Synonyms for Scam

Fake and scam are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fake" instead the word "Scam" as a noun or a verb or an adjective.

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old	old fake	old scam
good	good fake	good scam
best	best fake	best scam
long	long fake	long scam
Other adjectives: elaborate, similar, complete, obvious, real, massive, great, evil, clever.

Both words in one sentence

There are two steps : The caravan scam and the Fake Weakness boxing.

Source: Film / Snatch.
In The Twelve Chairs, Ostap Bender starts a fake movement for restoration of Tsarism in Russia as a scam to gather some money.

Source: Fake Aristocrat
She drives them to the woods, kicks the woman in her fake gut and berates them for pulling this massive scam on her, eventually forcing them to strip to their underwear and run off at gunpoint.

Source: Fake Pregnancy

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