conned
Example Sentences
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How a master of deception conned investors out of $50 million — in his own words.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
And so the question is whether there is really much countries can do to turn the tables on the scammers and prevent many more people like Kirsty being conned out of their savings?
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
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
He had begun listening to his mother with the dulled ear of someone who was about to be conned and knew it.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
