scammer

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Salon • May 2, 2026

"Men at this age are very attractive, stable and mature," writes the alleged scammer account.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

When asked if he considered himself a hacker or a scammer he said, "Neither, I am only interested in making money."

From BBC • Jan. 18, 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