scam
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"We expect firms to take robust action to stamp out scam ads and boot out the bad actors behind them to safeguard their users."
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026
But the suitor was an AI deepfake, making her yet another victim of an online romance scam.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
Guo Wengui, who was once believed to be one of China's richest businessmen, has been sentenced to 30 years in jail in the US for running a billion dollar scam.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
The government’s indictment identifies four games during the 2023-24 season where it said Beasley agreed to participate in the scam.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
It was almost a rule at this point: anyone claiming to have the Mona Lisa was either deeply confused or running a scam.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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