Scams are illegal activities that involve deception and fraud in order to gain money or other benefits. Rackets, HOSES, Hustles, Buncos, Swindles, CONS, FRAUDS, Conjobs, Ripoffs, DEFRAUDS, and Skingames are all terms used to describe different types of scams. Rackets are organized criminal activities, while HOSES are fraudulent schemes that involve the sale of nonexistent products. Hustles are scams that involve convincing someone to invest in a fake business, while Buncos are fraudulent schemes that involve the use of dice. Swindles involve tricking someone into giving away their money, while CONS are scams that involve convincing someone to give up their personal information. FRAUDS are scams that involve false promises, while Conjobs are scams that involve convincing someone to pay for a service that is never provided. Ripoffs are scams that involve taking advantage of someone's trust, while DEFRAUDS are scams that involve deceiving someone in order to gain money or property. Finally, Skingames are scams that involve betting on an event with predetermined outcomes.