scammed

Example Sentences

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When Amie tried to contact the "broker" after realising she had been scammed, she said he "ghosted" her.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Maslany: I think I have been light scammed a few times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The agency tells people who think they’ve been scammed to complain to the FTC.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

I interviewed a newsletter reader who was scammed out of more than $12,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“And the mud. I don’t mind vacuuming for you. And, yes, I realize you just scammed me into doing your job. But isn’t it worth it to let the kid be a kid?”

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix