gullible
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"People say that victims are gullible but the scams are put together well", they are very "sophisticated", said a source close to the investigation.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
As Roderigo, whom Iago manipulates like a bored puppeteer idly pulling the strings, Daniel Velez is idiotically gullible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Professional and institutional investors turn positive on stocks at the beginning of a bull market, and gradually unload their appreciated equities to more gullible retail investors.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
"I was naive, foolish, and gullible to put any trust in Jeffrey Epstein," he said.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
“Oh, is that all I That won’t be very much longer then, considering that you’re so gullible and brave and that I am already such an old, old man.”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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