The word "scam" is a mystery. Its origin is unknown. Here's my proposal: Perhaps it's a cognate of ‘mask.’ Our English word ‘mask’ comes from French masque and Italian mascara, which in turn descend from Medieval Latin masca, ‘witch, specter,’ another word of uncertain origin. It's also believed to have been influenced by Arabic
The Mask Scam
The Mask Scam
The Mask Scam
The word "scam" is a mystery. Its origin is unknown. Here's my proposal: Perhaps it's a cognate of ‘mask.’ Our English word ‘mask’ comes from French masque and Italian mascara, which in turn descend from Medieval Latin masca, ‘witch, specter,’ another word of uncertain origin. It's also believed to have been influenced by Arabic