godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for tricking someone out of money or property, or deceiving them for personal gain. Often implies a deliberate, dishonest scheme.
彼は巧みな話術で人をまやかすのがうまい。
He is good at cheating people with his smooth talk.
悪質な業者にまやかされて、大金をだまし取られた。
I was swindled by a shady dealer and lost a large sum of money.