blackmail scheme

Frequency: 5.24.1 per million words

a clever and often dishonest plan to blackmail someone

blackmailblackmail + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The police uncovered a complex blackmail scheme targeting wealthy business owners.
  • He was the mastermind behind an elaborate blackmail scheme that extorted millions.
  • The defendants are accused of orchestrating a nationwide blackmail scheme.
  • She realized too late that she had become entangled in a sophisticated blackmail scheme.
  • The journalist's investigation revealed a political blackmail scheme designed to silence opposition.
  • Falling for this email could make you the next victim of their blackmail scheme.
  • The CEO was forced to resign after his involvement in a corporate blackmail scheme was exposed.
  • The blackmail scheme involved hacking personal accounts and threatening to release sensitive data.
  • The gang operated a ruthless blackmail scheme for years before being caught.
  • Anyone involved in this blackmail scheme will face severe legal penalties.