conned

Example Sentences

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A Kent couple have described their "terrifying" experience being conned out of nearly £30,000 by scammers who impersonated police.

From BBC

A woman conned out of tens of thousands of pounds by scammers who posed as Hollywood actor Jason Momoa says she was left feeling "ripped to bits".

From BBC

Scam victims in Southeast and East Asia alone were conned out of up to $37 billion in 2023, according to a UN report, which said global losses were likely "much larger".

From Barron's

Romance fraud is when someone is conned into sending money to a criminal who convinces them they are in a genuine relationship.

From BBC

"She's probably done me out of quite a bit of money - I feel angry and conned."

From BBC