as in cheat
a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value
Internet scammers who never seem to run out of swindles
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Recent Examples of scammer
Tanyika Rickard, a community manager with Chase Bank in Philadelphia, who works directly with customers who have been targeted or defrauded, said scammers often spend months building trust before ever bringing up money.
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Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Amazon Prime customers are the latest group of consumers to be targeted by scammers, cybersecurity experts say.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The scammers used Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, to move and launder the funds.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
One of the most successful techniques the scammer used was creating a sense of urgency.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
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Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Amazon Prime customers are the latest group of consumers to be targeted by scammers, cybersecurity experts say.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The scammers used Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, to move and launder the funds.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
One of the most successful techniques the scammer used was creating a sense of urgency.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scammer
Noun
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An oversized Oxford shirt is a rich-looking cheat code for the ages.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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That’s basically the cheat code to any travel wardrobe.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Almost all other passengers dine at the Britannia Restaurant, and there’s also a buffet restaurant serving international cuisine, with options for vegans, vegetarians and dairy dodgers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Jan. 2026
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But my collection intentionally ignored the fraudulent exploits of billionaire heirs, tax dodgers and corporate magnates — defense contracts, government lobbying, bank accounts in Switzerland, shell companies in Panama, citizenship of Antigua and political asylum in London.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Twin Isle, from Shirley’s Trini Cuisine chef Janelle Romeo, makes customizable bowls, roti wraps, bake-and-shark and oxtail fries.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Anyone who has seen a shark fin break the water and then disappear knows this is not reassuring.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the fake ads include the swindler’s contact information instead of the real landlord’s.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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This scam, according to Kent, could be proliferated with the use of AI, which can allow swindlers to enroll in many different college programs at once.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Scammer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scammer. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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