scam
Example Sentences
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Even a billionaire is prepared to take Meta to trial over its hosting of advertisements that scam people out of money.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
"It was such an elaborate scam," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
AFP reviewed dozens of now-inactive Facebook ads, in multiple languages, directing users to scam ticket pages such as "fifa.house."
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Even replying “STOP” to a smishing text can increase the number of scam messages you receive, because it confirms someone is actively using the phone number.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Who is this guy and how did he get my number and is this a scam and should I call the police?
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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