scammer

noun
UK: /ˈskæmə/
US: /ˈskæmər/

  1. A person who deceives or defrauds others, especially to get money.

    1. He is a scammer, don't trust him.
    2. The online ad turned out to be a scammer trying to steal identities.

  2. Someone who makes money using illegal or dishonest methods.

    1. The scammer took all my money.
    2. Police are warning people to be aware of scammers operating in the area.

Synonyms

fraudster cheat
scammer verb

  1. To defraud or deceive someone, especially for financial gain.

    1. He tried to scam me online.
    2. They scammered elderly people out of their life savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scammer" in English means: A person who deceives or defrauds others, especially to get money., Someone who makes money using illegal or dishonest methods..

The phonetic transcription of "scammer" is /ˈskæmə/ in British English and /ˈskæmər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scammer": fraudster, cheat.

Example usage of "scammer": "He is a scammer, don't trust him.". More examples on the page.