Rackets
'rackets' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for scams that I've seen before include "Frauds (sl.)" , "Fraudulent business schemes" , "fraudulent activities" .)
'rackets' is the definition.
('noise' can be a synonym of 'racket')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for noises that I've seen before include "- - Off (stage farce)" , "Noses I turn up to sounds" , "Loud or harsh sounds" , "Sounds, rackets" , "Disturbing sounds" .)