scammer

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • May 2, 2026

If possible, she added, “go visit the hospice office, because if it’s a scammer, there won’t be an office. Get a feel for the organization. How well resourced is it?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

There's also another complicating factor - that the scammer could be a victim too.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Once that happens, PayPal will reverse the payment, leaving you responsible for any funds you may have already sent to the scammer.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 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