Scam in spanish
Estafa
pronunciation: estɑfɑ part of speech: noun
pronunciation: estɑfɑ part of speech: noun
In gestures
scam1 = estafa, chanchullo, fraude, timo.
Example: The article 'Online scams, swindles, frauds and rip-offs' lists some of the most better known Internet frauds of recent times.more:
» business scam = estafa comercial.
Example: The author reviews a number of Web sites that offer product warnings and business scam alerts.» confidence scam = estafa, chanchullo, fraude.
Example: He was a cold-blooded killer, cardsharp, gambler and a consumptive who also ran several confidence scams.» phishing scam = fraude de phishing.
Example: Despite the constant warnings to Internet users about phishing scams and other schemes, patrons who use the public computers in libraries seem totally unconcerned about protecting their personal information.» pyramid scam = estafa de la venta en cadena.
Example: This group voluntarily look for and report any illegal activity conducted over the Internet, such as pyramid scams, transmission of stolen credit card and calling card numbers, and pedophilia.» scam artist = estafador, timador, embaucador, farsante.
Example: Since rumor has it that they are broke and are primarily scam artists, maybe she is trying to earn an honest buck for a change.» scam company = compañía fraudulenta, empresa fraudulenta.
Example: We have been able to follow the money paid to these scam companies and have lifted the lid on the activities of a criminal gang.scam2 = estafar, defraudar, timar, embaucar.
Example: Insurance rates are off the chart due to people scamming insurance companies.