fraudster

noun

fraud·​ster ˈfrȯd-stər 

chiefly British

: a person who engages in fraud : cheat

Synonyms of fraudster

• cheat
• dodger
• shark
• swindler

Examples of fraudster in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The schemes often use fictitious romantic relationships to persuade victims to transfer money to an investment opportunity recommended by the fraudsters. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Her campaign redirected the money from the fraudster to a local Maine school district. — Emma Green, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026

Earlier this week, news broke that the CFTC is investigating Polymarket after finding that fraudsters tried to steal at least $10 million from the platform. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026

The city is sounding the alarm over fraudulent invoices that are directing permit applicants, residents and businesses to pay a fraudster by wire transfer. — Michelle Marchante september 23, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above