defrauded

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But when older Americans are defrauded, they tend to lose more money — much more.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Prosecutors allege that Pildes defrauded tens of thousands of people and small business owners who participated in the event from 2019 to April 2026.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

He wants more than $150 billion, alleging OpenAI defrauded him as a donor in seeking to convert it into a for-profit company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Building his cryptocurrency holdings over eight years and helping out defrauded traders, Singaporean investor Mark Koh had thought he was savvy enough to spot a scam.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Then she knew a moment of anger and wanted to shout at them because she felt they had cheated her out of her dream, defrauded her.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry