swindled

Example Sentences

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But voters weren’t about to get swindled again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The government warned about the dangers of crypto and broke up several huge scam operations, including one that allegedly swindled nearly $400 million from thousands of investors.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Gentile, she added, “basically pulled a Bernie Madoff and swindled people out of their money, and then he gets to go home to his wife and kids.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

They wanted to be a voice for the pet owners swindled by Britton, most of whom are still too traumatised and guilt-ridden to speak out, as well as a visible symbol of the community’s horror.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2024

But maybe, I thought, she won’t wind up swindled by a con man someday because of having known me.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen