Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scammer
noun
/ˈskamər/
Definition
A person who engages in dishonest or fraudulent schemes, usually to take advantage of others for personal gain.
Examples
- She realized she had been a victim of a scammer who promised to help her with investment opportunities.
- The scammer pretended to be a representative from her bank, asking for her account details.
- Scammers often use the internet to find their victims, making it easier to deceive people.
Meaning
Someone who tricks people into giving them money or personal information by lying or creating a false impression.
Synonyms
- fraudster
- con artist
- swindler
- charlatan
