Smokescreen and Scam

Smokescreen noun - (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements.

Scam and smokescreen are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scam" instead a noun "Smokescreen".

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

Smokescreen and scam are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Smokescreen" instead a noun "Scam".