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scam in German

scam in German is Schwindel, Gaunerei, Betrug — scam means a dishonest scheme designed to trick people out of money.

scam in German

Schwindel
noun
A fraudulent deal.
Gaunerei
noun
A fraudulent deal.
Betrug
noun
A fraudulent deal.
Beschiss
noun
A fraudulent deal.
Trickbetrug
noun
A fraudulent deal.
Trickdiebstahl
noun
A fraudulent deal.
betrügen
verb
(ambitransitive) To defraud or embezzle.

What does "scam" mean?

  1. noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick people out of money.
    "She lost her savings to an investment scam."
  2. verb To defraud or trick someone, usually for money.
    "Fraudsters scammed dozens of elderly residents with a fake charity call."

scam in a sentence

  • She lost her savings to an investment scam.
  • Fraudsters scammed dozens of elderly residents with a fake charity call.

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "scam" in German?

"scam" in German is Schwindel, Gaunerei, Betrug. scam means: A dishonest scheme designed to trick people out of money.

How do you use "scam" in a sentence?

Example: "She lost her savings to an investment scam." In German, "scam" is Schwindel, Gaunerei, Betrug.

Are there other ways to say "scam" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "scam": Schwindel, Gaunerei, Betrug, Beschiss, Trickbetrug, Trickdiebstahl.

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