dupe
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Large language models are used to write convincing emails to dupe people out of their money, causing an eight-fold increase in complaints from older Americans as they lost $4.9 billion in online fraud in 2025.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
It took a hit this week after former executives accused it of manipulating markets to dupe consumers into buying its products.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025
More than a quarter of UK shoppers say they've bought a skincare or makeup dupe.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025
They couldn’t use a dupe or someone of questionable reliability for an operation of this magnitude.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025
“That is the most unforgiving speech,” said Elizabeth, “that I ever heard you utter. Good girl! It would vex me, indeed, to see you again the dupe of Miss Bingley’s pretended regard.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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