Scammer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskæmə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scammer is a noun meaning (slang) A person who commits fraud by making dishonest scams and business deals: swindler, cheat, grifter.
Meaning
(slang) A person who commits fraud by making dishonest scams and business deals: swindler, cheat, grifter.
Example Sentences
According to Netsafe, scammers send out a bunch of emails, hoping to snag a few gullible people, but simply deleting the offending email won’t do anything to impede the con.
TransPennine Express has removed all QR codes from its 71 car parks after scammers covered up a genuine code sticker with a false one and stole £13,000 from a woman's bank account.
Word Forms
- scammers
Synonyms for scammer
Depending on context, synonyms include fraudster.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include criminals, evaders, fraudsters, swindler, chiseler, slicker.
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