The difference between Con and Scam
When used as nouns, con means a disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros), whereas scam means a fraudulent deal.
When used as verbs, con means to study, especially in order to gain knowledge of, whereas scam means to defraud or embezzle.
check bellow for the other definitions of Con and Scam
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Con as a verb (rare):
To study, especially in order to gain knowledge of.
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Con as a verb (rare, archaic):
To know, understand, acknowledge.
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Con as a noun:
A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
Examples:
"pros and cons"
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Con as a noun (slang):
A convicted criminal, a convict.
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Con as a noun (slang):
A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.
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Con as a verb (transitive, slang):
To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.
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Con as a verb:
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Con as a noun:
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Con as a noun (informal):
An organized gathering such as a convention, conference or congress.
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Con as a noun (informal):
The conversion of part of a building.
Examples:
"We're getting a loft con done next year."
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Con as a noun (informal, obsolete):
Consumption; pulmonary tuberculosis.
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Scam as a noun:
A fraudulent deal.
Examples:
"That marketing scheme looks like a scam to me''."
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Scam as a noun:
Something that is promoted using scams.
Examples:
"That car was a scam''."
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Scam as a verb (transitive):
To defraud or embezzle.
Examples:
"They tried to scam her out of her savings."