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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "tah" (as in "tar") + "FAHR" (as in "far")/

Meaning

To deceive someone into giving up money or goods through elaborate, convincing lies. It's theft disguised as legitimate business that leaves you broke and with a painful life lesson.

Examples

They scammed me with a phone that didn't work.

Watch out for people who scam online.

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Regional synonyms

Someone from La Paz, Bolivia's capital city, or anything related to La Paz culture and identity. Paceños are known for their resilience, living and breathing at over 3,600 meters above sea level, they've built a city, a culture, and a personality that the altitude shaped.