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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The age group is a prime target for fraudsters.
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Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Romance scams Romance scams involve fraudsters setting up a fake profile to steal money.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
Ghost tapping involves fraudsters gaining access to credit and bank information through mobile apps like Apple Pay or Google Pay.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
In January, after her daughter was deported, Mariela realized the fraudsters had cheated her out of more than $18,000 over three months.
—Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Romance scams Romance scams involve fraudsters setting up a fake profile to steal money.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
Ghost tapping involves fraudsters gaining access to credit and bank information through mobile apps like Apple Pay or Google Pay.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
In January, after her daughter was deported, Mariela realized the fraudsters had cheated her out of more than $18,000 over three months.
—Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2026
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 16 May. 2026.
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