defrauded
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The company’s founder has sued Kao, saying his stewardship defrauded Navatek of millions.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
"Once we know that a customer is being defrauded we can spot the hallmarks very quickly and take steps to break that spell."
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
At their first meeting, he learned that the client, who was in her late 60s and showed no signs of cognitive decline, had been previously defrauded out of $20,000.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
The FBI said it has identified 35 additional women who say they were defrauded, ratcheting up the number of alleged victims to more than 60.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
“It was the product you were selling. And what you produced was not love. It was fake love. You defrauded us. It’s clear. Your heart rates no longer rise when you see each other.”
From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson
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