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Experts say that young men in particular are being lured into losing money by websites and apps that look and feel like traditional places to trade stocks and shares, rather than gamble.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

What used to be a normal occasion became a rarity once LIV Golf launched in 2022 and lured away many of the game’s top players with enormous paydays.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Urbina shared documents that detail how she was lured into the scam, and ProPublica corroborated her story with her husband and Catholic Charities.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Supporters say the pay hikes will keep officers, particularly new hires, from being lured away by other law enforcement agencies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Growing excitement lured my thoughts again and again to the West Ridge.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer