scammer

Example Sentences

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Even if you’re only giving fake information and never click a link, “you are telling the scammer that this phone number is active, and its owner is willing to engage,” Rosario Fuentes says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

He was then directed to another scammer via a phone call, with this person claiming to be a member of the Ventura County Credit Union Fraud Department.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

After his initial social media appearance, Russet's image was posted on several different accounts, seemingly as he was passed from one scammer group to another.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

“No, don’t worry, sir,” Aguilar said the scammer responded.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

If it was a scammer posing as an employee of the IRS, I was going to be pissed.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan