fraudster
noun
fraud·ster
ˈfrȯd-stər 
Examples of fraudster in a Sentence
an ingenious phishing operation that got him named the year's most inventive online fraudster
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In one notable case, British multinational design and engineering company, Arup, had its Hong Kong branch scammed out of HK$200m (approximately USD25m) by fraudsters using deepfake video and voice technology to impersonate company executives.
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Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
During these calls, fraudsters may ask not only for your Medicare details but also for other personal information, such as your SSN, date of birth or similar data.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This latest project dives deep into the world of romance scams, revealing how fraudsters prey on the vulnerable, manipulate trust, and exploit romance to steal fortunes.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Americans reportedly lose over $1 billion annually to these fraudsters.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
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Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
During these calls, fraudsters may ask not only for your Medicare details but also for other personal information, such as your SSN, date of birth or similar data.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This latest project dives deep into the world of romance scams, revealing how fraudsters prey on the vulnerable, manipulate trust, and exploit romance to steal fortunes.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Americans reportedly lose over $1 billion annually to these fraudsters.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fraudster
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“Fraudster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraudster. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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