conned

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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

Describing the moment they realised they had been conned, Wendy said scammers had asked to come and see the couple on a Saturday to take a full statement.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

A woman conned out of tens of thousands of pounds by scammers who posed as Hollywood actor Jason Momoa says she was left feeling "ripped to bits".

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

For all she knew, he’d conned some poor honest trader out of his life savings to make the Crow Club thrive.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo