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    Estafa (en. Scam)

    /es'tafa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Deception or fraud that is carried out with the aim of obtaining economic benefit.
    The company was a victim of a scam that cost it millions.
    La empresa fue víctima de una estafa que le costó millones.
    Illegal operation that seeks to take advantage of people's trust.
    The detective investigates scam cases in the real estate sector.
    El detective investiga casos de estafa en el sector inmobiliario.
    Act of stealing or defrauding someone through deception.
    The scam involved selling fake tickets to tourists.
    La estafa consistió en vender billetes falsos a turistas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'stafare', which means 'to deceive'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall for a scam
    To be a victim of a deception or fraud.
    caer en una estafa
    to commit a scam
    To carry out an act of fraud or deception with the aim of obtaining a benefit.
    hacer una estafa
    pyramid scheme
    A fraudulent investment scheme that promises large profits in a short time.
    estafa piramidal

    Related Words

    fraud
    Deception or crime committed to obtain a benefit.
    fraude
    deception
    Act of misleading or confusing someone.
    engaño
    crime
    Serious violation of the law that can lead to penalties.
    delito

    Slang Meanings

    Rip-off
    That business is a rip-off; don't trust it.
    Ese negocio es una chapuza; no te fíes.
    Trap
    Be careful, that looks like a trap.
    Cuidado, que eso parece una trampa.
    Swindle
    He was swindled and lost all his money.
    Le hicieron un timo y perdió todo su dinero.