scammer

Example Sentences

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After his initial social media appearance, Russet's image was posted on several different accounts, seemingly as he was passed from one scammer group to another.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

“No, don’t worry, sir,” Aguilar said the scammer responded.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

The scammer, meanwhile, will say something like, “We’re going to send you a code to verify your identity,” and then ask the borrower to share it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

She testified that despite a scammer stealing her Medicare ID number and enrolling her in hospice without her knowledge, she had to continue to pay her premiums if she wanted coverage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

If it was a scammer posing as an employee of the IRS, I was going to be pissed.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan