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dupe

[doop, dyoop] / dup, dyup /




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Large language models are used to write convincing emails to dupe people out of their money, causing an eight-fold increase in complaints from older Americans as they lost $4.9 billion in online fraud in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

The gang even made fake double yellow lines made from stickers to dupe police.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

It took a hit this week after former executives accused it of manipulating markets to dupe consumers into buying its products.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

Her younger sister might be a candidate for a dupe version of a high-end coat, handbag or pair of sunglasses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

But it was Heleen she’d wanted to dupe.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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