scammed
Example Sentences
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Kirsty Guest, who was scammed out of £80,000, is just one of the hundreds of victims targeted by romance fraudsters over the last few years.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Who do you think is most likely to be scammed?
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
When even seasoned travelers are scammed by imposters using online search ads.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
The agency tells people who think they’ve been scammed to complain to the FTC.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
“And the mud. I don’t mind vacuuming for you. And, yes, I realize you just scammed me into doing your job. But isn’t it worth it to let the kid be a kid?”
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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