Put through the wringer.

"A pensioner has complained to the police after paying 100,000 [pounds sterling] for a suitcase full of worthless blank paper in the belief it contained bank notes dyed black.

"The victim was duped into believing he had bought money that had been stained to escape detection by customs officials.

"He also paid for a 'chemical' to wash away the dye so he could literally launder the money."

The Times, January 17.