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pretexting
/ ˈpriːtɛkstɪŋ /
noun
- the practice of deceiving individuals into surrendering personal information for fraudulent purposes
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Example Sentences
Abu Bakr, pretexting the ties of blood uniting victors and vanquished, was of opinion that a ransom should be accepted.
From Project Gutenberg
At the entrance, Verelst, pretexting a pretext, sagely dropped out.
From Project Gutenberg
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