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

When even seasoned travelers are scammed by imposters using online search ads.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

They also provided investigators with hundreds of records from neighbors who said they’d been scammed.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 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