scammed

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

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

From Salon • May 2, 2026

She decided to write another post warning others about being scammed.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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