pretexting
noun
the practice of deceiving individuals into surrendering personal information for fraudulent purposes
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Related Words for pretexting
conceal, camouflage, shroud, obscure, veil, acquit, pardon, explain, indulge, tolerate, forgive, relieve, spare, exempt, condone, defend, exonerate, dissimulate, hide, coatExamples from the Web for pretexting
Historical Examples of pretexting
At the entrance, Verelst, pretexting a pretext, sagely dropped out.
The Paliser caseEdgar Saltus
Abu Bakr, pretexting the ties of blood uniting victors and vanquished, was of opinion that a ransom should be accepted.
The Life of MohammadEtienne Dinet