Hundreds of people were 'ripped off' in a scam involving two people who claimed to be collecting money for disaster victims.
Somebody 'ripped off' [='stole'] all our equipment. = All our equipment got 'ripped off'. [='stolen']
The organization's treasurer 'ripped off' almost $6,000 before being caught.
(..) You must stop! between us we haven't had a relationship that has lasted longer than a Mento. You, however have had the love of a woman for four years. Four years of closeness and sharing at the end of which she ripped your heart out, and that is why we don't do it! I don't think that was my point! (..)1994 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate Season: 1 Episode 1