Conned

/kΙ‘nd/ verb

Tricked or deceived someone by gaining their trust and then taking advantage of them, usually for money or personal gain.

From 'con' (confidence game), shorthand for 'confidence man' - a criminal who uses trust to swindle victims. The term evolved in 19th century American slang from the idea of a scam based on building false confidence.

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