swindling

[US]/[ˈswɪndlɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈswɪndlɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To persuade someone to give you money or possessions by deceiving them.; To obtain something by fraud.
n.The act of swindling.; A swindle; a fraud.

Phrases & Collocations

swindling tactics

avoiding swindling

swindling someone

past swindling

swindling case

preventing swindling

alleged swindler

swindling ring

exposed swindling

detecting swindling

Example Sentences

the con artist was caught swindling elderly people out of their savings.

he was accused of swindling investors with false promises of high returns.

the company was shut down after being exposed for swindling customers.

they managed to swindle him out of a considerable sum of money.

the elaborate scheme involved swindling people through fake online auctions.

the police are investigating a case of swindling involving a property deal.

he warned her about the risk of getting swindled by unscrupulous dealers.

the victims realized they had been swindled after it was too late.

the scam artist was known for swindling people with get-rich-quick schemes.

the museum curator suspected he was being swindled over the artifact's authenticity.

the public should be wary of anyone attempting to swindle them online.

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