scammed

Example Sentences

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When Amie tried to contact the "broker" after realising she had been scammed, she said he "ghosted" her.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Who do you think is most likely to be scammed?

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

I interviewed a newsletter reader who was scammed out of more than $12,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

By the time victims realize they’ve been scammed, the company has often shut down that operation and gone to work under a different name.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Montenegro—Fischer’s connection with Vasiljevic, who had scammed so much money from the citizens, left them unenthused.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady