scammable
Susceptible to fraud
Scammable describes someone or something vulnerable to being scammed—susceptible to fraud or deception.
The word usually applies to people who are trusting, inexperienced, or lack awareness of common cons: Elderly people are often seen as more scammable.
It can also describe systems or processes with exploitable weaknesses: The refund policy turned out to be highly scammable.
Innocently unsuspecting
- credulousProne to blind trust
- unsuspectingNot anticipating danger
- trustingInclined to believe others
- impressionableEasily influenced or affected
unwary · ingenuous · green · dupe · overtrusting · suggestible · unquestioning · innocent
Fraudulent credential harvesting
- conArgument against
- swindleDeception for financial gain
- catfishingDeceiving via false identity
- embezzlementFraudulent taking of entrusted assets
Object of pursuit
- preyAnimal being hunted
- victimOne harmed by another
- susceptibleEasily influenced or harmed
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
exposed · defenseless · at-risk · exploitable · weak · helpless · open · unguarded
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- encryptionConverting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- two-factorAuthentication using paired credentials
verification · cybersecurity · awareness · skepticism · caller-ID · secure · vigilance · reporting
naive
Innocently unsuspecting
- credulousProne to blind trust
- unsuspectingNot anticipating danger
- trustingInclined to believe others
impressionable · unwary · ingenuous · green · dupe · overtrusting · suggestible · unquestioning · innocent · unsophisticated
phishing
Fraudulent credential harvesting
- conArgument against
- swindleDeception for financial gain
- catfishingDeceiving via false identity
target
Object of pursuit
- preyAnimal being hunted
- victimOne harmed by another
- susceptibleEasily influenced or harmed
unprotected · exposed · defenseless · at-risk · exploitable · weak · helpless · open · unguarded · insecure
firewall
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- encryptionConverting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
two-factor · verification · cybersecurity · awareness · skepticism · caller-ID · secure · vigilance · reporting
malware
Harmful computer programs
- spywareHidden surveillance program
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- clickbaitSensationalized content for traffic
pop-up · spoofing · hacking · vishing · smishing · deepfake · bot
scammablestreetwise
Shrewd from urban experience
savvy · shrewd · street-smart · skeptical · discerning