scammer
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Murray died in his home in Dunblane in December 2023 after he was targeted by scammers posing as a young girl.
From BBC
We all know that seniors can fall victim to scammers — both bad actors known to them and strangers, especially at a time when technology allows other people such intrusive access to our lives and finances.
From MarketWatch
Identifying scammers or price-gouging contractors added layers of fear to those seeking help.
From Los Angeles Times
Job hunters should also beware that scammers are using AI to promote and conduct interviews for fake jobs - asking for money for bogus training or equipment.
From BBC
There may be as many fraud schemes as lakes in the state given the ease in which scammers tapped government funds.
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