bilked
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In the 1990s, John Bennett and his New Era Philanthropy, a Ponzi scheme, bilked an ex-U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
California rejects the criticism but last week announced a major investigation of providers that officials said bilked taxpayers out of more than $260 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
Prosecutors alleged Miller-Whitehead bilked a parishioner out of $90,000 in retirement savings by falsely promising he would find her a home and invest the rest in his real estate business.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2024
Attorney General Kris Mayes and Gov. Katie Hobbs in May announced a massive investigation into billing fraud that state officials say has bilked Arizona out of hundreds of millions of Medicaid dollars.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 19, 2023
Ha!" he exclaimed, "I have bilked you yet.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 by John Mackay Wilson
