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Topic: What meaning do you find in scammer and spammer…..? - page 2. (Read 178 times)

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Although the two words have the same meaning, there are some differences in their function.  Let us discuss about it.

These two words do not have the same meaning, although they sound similar.

Meaning of "scam" in English:
noun - a dishonest plan for making money or getting an advantage, especially one that involves tricking people
verb - to trick someone into giving you money or giving you some advantage, in a dishonest and often illegal way
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/scam

Meaning of "spam" in English:
noun - unwanted email, usually advertisements
verb - to send someone an advertisement by email that they do not want
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/spam
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What meaning do you find in scammer and spammer…..?

In very few days of research I hear the words scammer and spammer on this platform with little knowledge.  Although the two words have the same meaning, there are some differences in their function.  Let us discuss about it.

 Many times we receive unwanted messages and unnecessary links.  We remain confused as to who does it.  We do not understand who are scammers and spammers?  What is their job?  So let us know about their work in this topic.
 
Scammers: Scammers and spammers are mainly associated with online activities and try to gain financial gain.  A scam is usually a fraudulent act to trick someone.  Scammers use technology in a variety of ways to extort money. Scams can be done in a variety of ways, such as
1.phishing attacks
2. investment fraud
3.and fake websites etc.
Scammers mainly target those who are ignorant about it.

Spammer: Now let's talk about spammers. Spam is an act where a spammer sends unnecessary and irrelevant messages, often confusing the recipient.

 
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