Fraudster: meaning, definitions and examples

criminal activity

A fraudster is a person who engages in fraudulent practices, such as deceit, trickery, and deception, for financial gain. Fraudsters often target vulnerable individuals or businesses in order to exploit them for personal profit.

con artist, scammer, swindler

Examples of usage

• Many fraudsters use phishing emails to trick people into revealing their personal information.

• The fraudster posed as a bank representative to gain access to the victim's account.

• The fraudster promised high returns on investment to lure unsuspecting victims into a Ponzi scheme.