swindle
1 of 2verb/ˈswɪndl/
Forms:swindles,swindling,swindled,swindled
1
to use deceit in order to deprive someone of their money or other possessions
C2transitive- The con artist swindled unsuspecting investors out of millions of dollars by promising high returns on fake investments.
- He swindled his elderly neighbor by convincing her to sign over her house deed under false pretenses.
- The online scammer swindled victims by posing as a legitimate seller and never delivering the purchased goods.
- The fraudulent contractor swindled homeowners by accepting payment for repairs that were never completed.
- Don't fall victim to schemes that promise unrealistic returns but ultimately swindle you out of your hard-earned money.