swindle

Example Sentences

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And while they concede that seniors may be more frequently targeted online than those younger, that, too, is based on a false assumption—that their age will make them easier to swindle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

Purlie has a con artist’s cheek, but he’s trying to swindle on behalf of his community.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023

"With so many people seeking properties online, scammers will look for opportunities to take advantage and swindle people out of their money," he said.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2023

That fuelled speculation in Zambian media that some of the suspects might have sought to swindle gold buyers in a fake bullion scam.

From Reuters • Aug. 30, 2023

I quickly prayed that my master wouldn’t swindle the ogre and get himself yet another death warrant.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri