ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

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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