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At present, trading standards officers expect con-artists to use interest in the football World Cup in Qatar, with examples including letters falsely claiming that a lottery has been organised to promote the tournament.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2022

Among a string of recommendations, MPs also said the government should consider whether to make big technology companies liable to pay compensation when people are tricked by con-artists using their platforms.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2022

If you’d rather escape, you’ll find stories that will open your mind to other worlds, with tales of cold-war spies, queens, con-artists and magical birds.

From Washington Post • Feb. 1, 2022

The FDA would try to fill the space that had opened up between consumers and producers in the 19th century and guard against the middlemen and con-artists who would pollute our food with hidden additives.

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2012

Just a bunch of con-artists who howl in fake agony to the referees whenever they go down.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2010