con artist

noun

variants or con man or US confidence man
: a person who tricks other people in order to get their money
The couple lost their savings to a con artist who told them he was an investment broker.

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Meanwhile, his closest associate, Laurent, is the true expert con artist but uses his swindling prowess for good, screwing over only the rich assholes who deserve it. Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 May 2025 Tilda Swinton co-stars in the con artist drama based on Rowan Joffé’s novel, though a release date or festival berth has not yet been set. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2025 The con artist remained on the phone to walk her through the steps. Susan Tompor, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025 The series feels looser as a result, more dug in to its concept of a road trip through a series of mini Elmore Leonard–style crime stories and more willing to cede the spotlight from Charlie to the murderers, con artists, and thieves facing off against her. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for con artist

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“Con artist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/con%20artist. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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