bilked

[US]/bɪlkt/
[UK]/bilkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To defraud or cheat someone by deception, especially by making false promises.

Phrases & Collocations

avoid being bilked

Example Sentences

the con artist bilked the elderly couple out of their life savings.

many investors were bilked by the fraudulent scheme.

she felt bilked after paying for a service that was never delivered.

the scam artist bilked thousands from unsuspecting victims.

he was bilked out of his money by a fake lottery.

the online scam bilked people worldwide.

she realized she had been bilked when the promised goods never arrived.

they bilked investors by promising unrealistic returns.

the company bilked customers with hidden fees.

after being bilked, he became more cautious with his money.

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