defrauded

Example Sentences

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It wasn’t until the next day that the victim and his spouse began to believe they had been defrauded and reached out to Ventura police.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

In some jurisdictions, a fraud victim — like a defrauded bank — may argue for treatment as a special class of creditor with direct access to trust funds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan alleged that Regan defrauded more than 300 investors of at least $50 million based on “materially false and misleading” claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

The woman, a freelance artist, met Roberts in March 2024 on a dating app, before he defrauded her of £8,660 during their five-month relationship.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“It was the product you were selling. And what you produced was not love. It was fake love. You defrauded us. It’s clear. Your heart rates no longer rise when you see each other.”

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson