scam
Example Sentences
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Which was part of the scam, of course.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
I was actually quite surprised when the people at the other end said they hadn’t contacted me and the whole thing was a scam.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
It’s not clear if the alleged scam had any connection to the deaths of the couple.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
While Sri Lankan officials say they have not identified foreigners being trafficked into the country, dozens of Sri Lankans have been rescued from scam compounds abroad over the past year.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Filip with his mechanical dogs had been the roper, used to draw Jordie in, while Margit, Saskia, and the clerks at the trade office had all been shills in on the scam.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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