One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The word 'ingenious' refers to someone who is clever, original, and inventive. Based on this, all of options A, B, and D show the correct usage of the term. While A refers to a young scientist, B and D refer to a great cook and some children (who are clever at making excuses). Option C has the incorrect usage of the term 'ingenious' because the young man mentioned in C has lost all of his savings after falling prey to a scam, so as opposed to being clever, the person has rather been foolish. Option C, therefore, is the correct answer.