Hi, not a huge issue, but a suggestion others might want to discuss. I have passed this onto Support as a suggestion already.
In Sandycove at least, using the word 'scam' or 'scammer' is basically forbidden, and can quickly get you a chat ban for naming/shaming a player in public.
Any accusations of a 'scammer' should be reported to support, or /report command in-game.
I suggest simply adding the word 'scam' to the not-allowed list, like many swear words are. It will remove the misunderstandings, and miss use of the word. As there is no context in which the use of the word 'scam' would be permissible.
Other words that can be used with similar meaning:
Swindle, blackmail, cheating, con, con game, crooked deal, deceit, deception, double-cross, double-dealing, extortion, fast one, flimflam, fraud, hoax, hosing, hustle, racket, rip-off, shady deal, shakedown, sham, shell game, snow job, sting, sucker game
Cheers
Scruffy