Legal Definitions - swindle

Definition: To swindle means to take someone's money or property by tricking or deceiving them.

Example 1: A man calls you and says he's from the IRS and you owe back taxes. He threatens to have you arrested if you don't pay immediately. You give him your credit cardinformation, but later find out it was a scam. The man swindled you out of your money.

Example 2: A woman sells you a car and tells you it's in great condition. You pay her the full amount, but when you try to drive it home, the engine breaks down. You realize she swindled you by lying about the car's condition.

These examples illustrate how someone can use deceit or fraud to take advantage of another person and take their money or property. It's important to be cautious and do research before making any financial transactions to avoid being swindled.