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conningresearch

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A methodical and detailed investigation conducted to gather information or knowledge about deceptive or fraudulent practices, especially with the intention of preventing or uncovering scams.

Usage: The conningresearch conducted by the cybercrime unit helped identify and apprehend the group behind the online pyramid scheme.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To engage in or conduct research with the aim of providing information that aids in detecting and preventing fraudulent activities.

Usage 1: The professor spent years conningresearching the patterns and techniques used by counterfeiters to create reliable methods for detection.

Sense 2: To thoroughly investigate or analyze a particular scam or fraudulent scheme.

Usage 2: The journalist conningresearched the Ponzi scheme extensively to expose its perpetrators and protect vulnerable investors.