fraudster
noun
fraud·ster
ˈfrȯd-stər 
Examples of fraudster in a Sentence
an ingenious phishing operation that got him named the year's most inventive online fraudster
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As a result, the bill would leave parts of the crypto ecosystem vulnerable to exploitation by terrorists, sanctions evaders, fraudsters, and other illicit actors under the guise of technological neutrality.
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Richard Nephew,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Instead of abstract phishing examples, show employees how much of their own digital footprint is publicly available and how easily fraudsters can turn it into a convincing fake profile, email or message.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The chaos and confusion that follow a death can give fraudsters the perfect opening.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
For fraudsters, the payoff can be substantial.
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Donovan McCarty,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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Richard Nephew,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Instead of abstract phishing examples, show employees how much of their own digital footprint is publicly available and how easily fraudsters can turn it into a convincing fake profile, email or message.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The chaos and confusion that follow a death can give fraudsters the perfect opening.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
For fraudsters, the payoff can be substantial.
—
Donovan McCarty,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fraudster
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“Fraudster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraudster. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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