What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dishonest scheme in South Carolina in the morning (4)" mean?

The definition is "Dishonest scheme". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation="South") + C (first_letter="Carolina") + AM (abbreviation="the morning") = SCAM; definition: "Dishonest scheme" The answer is SCAM.

Dishonest scheme in South Carolina in the morning (4)

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