conned

Example Sentences

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A woman conned by her accountant decades ago is staring at a six-figure tax bill after the Supreme Court refused to hear her case.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

And so the question is whether there is really much countries can do to turn the tables on the scammers and prevent many more people like Kirsty being conned out of their savings?

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Cassidy maintained she had not conned her aunt.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The second, Joan, a middle-aged heiress in Florida, was conned by Ken into believing that he was Jewish and a canny businessman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He had successfully conned Renault and Leon and The Vigils and the whole damn school.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier