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/Sounds like the English word "scam" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To scam or deceive someone online using fake offers, phishing, or fraudulent schemes. When you get scammed, you fell into someone's digital trap who took advantage of your trust or naivety online.

Examples

I got scammed by a fake online store.

Watch out, that link is trying to scam you.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de España
Timar

A thief, crook, or untrustworthy person with bad intentions. This is the most widespread meaning outside Colombia: someone you shouldn't leave alone with your wallet. In Spain and the Southern Cone, calling someone "pillo" is not a compliment.