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pretexting

noun
  1. 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, coat

Examples from the Web for pretexting

Historical Examples of pretexting

  • At the entrance, Verelst, pretexting a pretext, sagely dropped out.

    The Paliser case

    Edgar Saltus

  • Abu Bakr, pretexting the ties of blood uniting victors and vanquished, was of opinion that a ransom should be accepted.