Explore Scammed through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Scammed meaning
simple past and past participle of scam
Using Scammed
- The main meaning on this page is: simple past and past participle of scam
- In the example corpus, scammed often appears in combinations such as: been scammed, being scammed, scammed out.
Context around Scammed
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 8 middle, 9 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Scammed
- In this selection, "scammed" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 22.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, getting, card, funds, online, immediately and down stand out and add context to how "scammed" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include are getting scammed by artificial and are most scammed in london. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "scammed" sits close to words such as acupuncture, aero and ahl, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with scammed
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Even well-meaning friends may forward suspicious links without realizing they’ve been scammed. (14 words)
For those who are scammed, the process of account recovery is frustrating and time-consuming. (15 words)
In a new development, warned potential clients on steps to take to avoid getting scammed. (15 words)
Last year the heatwave in the UK caused a raging fire to sweep through Wennington partly destroying Siduduziwe’s daughter’s house which according to reliable sources was bought by funds scammed from unsuspecting “clients” – *Karma? (36 words)
If you have paid one of these scammers and then realize you have been scammed, here are 8 tips from the Federal Trade Commission, on what to do if you have paid a scammer. (34 words)
I'm wondering if the plantiff was scammed by being offered a forged painting, paid, then the forgery disappeared with claims of theft to prevent the discovery of the scam. (30 words)
Last year the heatwave in the UK caused a raging fire to sweep through Wennington partly destroying Siduduziwe’s daughter’s house which according to reliable sources was bought by funds scammed from unsuspecting “clients” – *Karma? (36 words)
Example sentences (20)
Contact the higher Business Bureau and submit a criticism if you feel that you’ve been scammed or scammed.
Fraud, caller reported being scammed with a gift card scammed through is phone, Westwood Drive SW.
A good way to avoid getting scammed online is to download security software from a reputable company.
And while there are ways for police to recover funds, he says it's ultimately up to the victim to realize they're being scammed in the first place.
A student in Northern Ireland has been scammed out of £200,000 after two men posing as Chinese policemen threatened her with arrest if she did not pay up.
But when a brand new love curiosity appears preoccupied with chatting about investing in crypto, you’re possible being scammed.
Even well-meaning friends may forward suspicious links without realizing they’ve been scammed.
For those who are scammed, the process of account recovery is frustrating and time-consuming.
He requested that you pay half of this amount – and even asked you to send him your bank details, confirming your suspicions that you had been scammed.
If you have paid one of these scammers and then realize you have been scammed, here are 8 tips from the Federal Trade Commission, on what to do if you have paid a scammer.
If you think you have been scammed, immediately report the scam to the authorities and your exchange or wallet provider.
I'm wondering if the plantiff was scammed by being offered a forged painting, paid, then the forgery disappeared with claims of theft to prevent the discovery of the scam.
In a new development, warned potential clients on steps to take to avoid getting scammed.
It will be easier to contest fraudulent charges if you discover you’ve been scammed down the road.
Last year the heatwave in the UK caused a raging fire to sweep through Wennington partly destroying Siduduziwe’s daughter’s house which according to reliable sources was bought by funds scammed from unsuspecting “clients” – *Karma?
Local people are getting scammed by artificial intelligence that sounds like a real genuine live person and maybe even someone you might know.
One pay day is hugely profitable for them, one person being scammed can give them a year’s salary for the average worker.
People who believe they may have been scammed should contact their payment provider immediately and report the incident to Action Fraud.
She "felt shame, embarrassment, and guilt over being scammed" and did not have enough money for food or to pay bills as a result, according to the affidavit.
The new data from Bionic reveals the exact postcodes that are most scammed in London.
Common combinations with scammed
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- been scammed 23×
- being scammed 21×
- scammed out 14×
- was scammed 13×
- scammed by 13×
- getting scammed 12×
- scammed in 5×
- get scammed 4×
- scammed is 4×
- scammed the 3×