受骗 literally means 'to receive deception' — 受 (shòu) means 'to receive' or 'to undergo', and 骗 (piàn) means 'to deceive' or 'fraud'. Together, they form an intransitive verb meaning 'to be deceived' or 'to fall victim to a scam'. Unlike active verbs like 欺骗 (to deceive someone), 受骗 focuses on the experience of the person who is tricked, emphasizing vulnerability, loss, or emotional impact. It often implies that the deception was successful and caused real harm — financial, emotional, or reputational.

This word is commonly used in news reports, personal narratives, and warnings about scams (e.g., online fraud, fake investments, or phishing). It carries a slightly formal or serious tone and is rarely used humorously. While it can appear in spoken language, it’s more frequent in written contexts such as official announcements or cautionary advice. The structure is typically subject + 受骗 (+ result/complement), and it does not take a direct object — you cannot say *受骗他*; instead, use 欺骗他 for 'deceive him'.