duped

Example Sentences

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A month later, Aguilar realized he was probably never going to get the residency cards and contacted an attorney who confirmed he had been duped.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Even former prime minister Lee Hsien Loong has admitted to being duped into making an order on a fake e-commerce website.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

A couple are facing being evicted from their home after being duped by a serial fraudster who ran a scam impersonating dead people.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

So ubiquitous was the so-called Ambassador of Happiness, you’d swear NBC duped a Snoop — or maybe two.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

The entertainers duped people by interrupting a musical program with newsflashes, which the public had come to trust.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow