Synonyms of fraudster

fraudster

noun

ˈfrȯd-stər 

chiefly British

as in cheat

a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value

an ingenious phishing operation that got him named the year's most inventive online fraudster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cheat
• dodger
• shark
• swindler
• scammer
• defrauder
• cheater
• sharper
• phony
• scamster
• chiseler
• skinner
• trickster
• confidence man
• hoaxer
• bilk
• adventurer
• fox
• fakir
• ringer
• sharpie
• charlatan
• cozener
• impostor
• pretender
• tricker
• bilker
• finagler
• fake
• faker
• sham
• quack
• mountebank
• rogue
• knave
• sneaker
• schemer
• sneak
• double-dealer
• rascal
• prankster
• gamesman
• double-crosser
• bluffer
• plotter
• slicker
• wheeler-dealer
• cardsharp
• slickster
• humbug
• fast-talker
• quacksalver
• blackleg
• slick
• slyboots
• smoothy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fraudster

Tales of charming fraudsters, cheaters and con artists are historically fascinating to the American audience. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

In one case, the company says a single fraudster attempted to submit payment 57 times on one order. — Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Trump puts fraudsters on notice with $25M whistleblower program offering cash for tips that deliver. — FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

During the weekslong trial, prosecutors painted Murdaugh as a fraudster who killed his wife and son as a desperate attempt to distract from investigations into his vast financial crimes. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026