Answer: conned

AnswerCrossword Clue
CONNED

Learned by perusal.

CONNED

Pulled a scam on

CONNED

Deceived

CONNED
Scammed
CONNED
Took for a ride
CONNEDTaken
CONNEDBamboozled
CONNEDExamined carefully
CONNEDSwindled: Colloq.
CONNEDPulled a fast one
CONNEDPut something over on
CONNEDFlimflammed
CONNEDHustled
CONNEDTook
CONNEDRipped off
CONNEDSwindled
CONNEDTook in