phony

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The scams include fraudulent invoices, advance-fee fraud, overpayment scams, fictional prizewinnings, no-risk investment temptations, fake charities, shipping scams, prepaid shipping-label scams, package-rerouting scams and phony job opportunities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

The phony tension derives from Diem’s custodial grandparents refusing to let Kenna meet her own child.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

He needs to give us an extra hint how he’s feeling — as an actor, Powell is so slick that even his regular smile comes across phony.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

The Ashes phony war began in the summer when David Warner described Root's front pad as a "surfboard", suggesting he is an lbw candidate.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

“I’ll play next time,” I replied, but my voice sounded phony.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos