conned

Example Sentences

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The second, Joan, a middle-aged heiress in Florida, was conned by Ken into believing that he was Jewish and a canny businessman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He invested in and then reputedly conned the 1980s rich-kids “Billionaire Boys Club” private-school students’ investment group.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

During their relationship, Susan estimates McDonald conned her into handing over nearly £4,000, some of it money other people had given her.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

A Kent couple have described their "terrifying" experience being conned out of nearly £30,000 by scammers who impersonated police.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

It’s played barefoot by idiots like Marv, who’s conned me into playing the last few years.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak