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scammer

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scam  (skm) Slang
n.
A fraudulent business scheme; a swindle.
tr.v. scammed, scam·ming, scams
To defraud; swindle.
[Origin unknown.]
scammer n.
scammer [ˈskæmə], scamster
n
Slang a person who perpetrates a scam; swindler
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.scammer - a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
chiseler, chiseller, defrauder, grifter, swindler, gouger
card shark, card sharp, card sharper, cardsharp, cardsharper, sharper, sharpie, sharpy - a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
clip artist - a swindler who fleeces the victim
con artist, con man, confidence man - a swindler who exploits the confidence of his victim
beguiler, cheater, deceiver, trickster, slicker, cheat - someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
welcher, welsher - someone who swindles you by not repaying a debt or wager
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