scam

Example Sentences

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet told AFP in February that scam centres were destroying his country's economy and giving the nation a bad name, vowing to "clean this out".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Then comes the pitch: pay to "humanize" the writing, a pattern experts say bears the hallmarks of a scam.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The fake-police scam has ensnared tens of thousands of people in India, authorities say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The pair reported the scam to Santander but were told it was unable to refund the money, which led them to make an appeal to the Financial Ombudsman Service.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Even a baby wouldn’t fall for a scam like that.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm