phantom
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Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the 2026 World Cup with a barrage of scams, as authorities and researchers caution against fake websites impersonating FIFA's official online presence to sell phantom tickets.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
“People borrow for years, and then get a 1099 for phantom gains that’s in the seven figures,” said Boersma.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
But these phantom trends can prove frightening - especially because in rare cases, some of them do have real-life consequences.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
They concluded that the chatbots appropriately identified problematic prompts, like a feeling of being watched by phantom people or feeling personally persecuted by the government, as a developing delusion only about half the time.
From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026
His head ached and his eyes saw phantom lights in the darkness, but he struggled to steady himself and think.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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