godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Forceful, often violent taking of something from someone. Stronger than 取る or 盗む; implies rough or brazen action.
ひったくりにバッグをふんだくられた。
A bag-snatcher grabbed my bag.
あいつは俺の金をふんだくろうとした。
That guy tried to snatch my money.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
charge an exorbitant price; rip off
Used when a seller or service provider demands an unreasonably high price, often with a sense of being cheated.
観光地でぼったくりに遭って、ランチに五千円もふんだくられた。
I got ripped off at a tourist spot and was charged a whopping 5,000 yen for lunch.