Meaning & use
fraudster
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A person who commits fraud; someone who deceives others for financial or personal gain.
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The fraudster convinced elderly victims to wire money for a fake lottery prize.
Police arrested the fraudster after tracing the stolen funds to his account.
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Mainly used in British and international English; American English often prefers 'scammer' or 'con artist' in casual speech.
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