Macau scam en · NOUN
Etymology
From Macau, where such scams were first reported. Compare Tagalog lutong-makaw.
Meanings
- (Malaysia) A scam where criminals impersonate a legal authority, a lottery, a kidnapper demanding a ransom, or a bank authority, to trick people into paying them money.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macau scams | Number=Plur | lexicographic |