scammed

Example Sentences

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Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson spoke about their new dark comedy thriller series on Apple TV and what they would do in a scenario where they are being scammed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

When even seasoned travelers are scammed by imposters using online search ads.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The stress of being scammed and separated from her husband, who remains in the U.S., had taken a toll.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

By the time victims realize they’ve been scammed, the company has often shut down that operation and gone to work under a different name.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

We hadn’t scammed Robbie, but we’d worked him in a way that felt downright sleazy, and I’d ended up in a tight spot.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls