Synonyms of fraudsters

fraudsters

noun

plural of fraudster, chiefly British

as in cheats

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

• cheats
• dodgers
• sharks
• swindlers
• scammers
• defrauders
• cheaters
• chiselers
• sharpers
• phonies
• scamsters
• skinners
• tricksters
• confidence men
• hoaxers
• adventurers
• sharpies
• fakirs
• ringers
• foxes
• cozeners
• bilks
• charlatans
• trickers
• finaglers
• impostors
• pretenders
• bilkers
• fakers
• quacks
• fakes
• sneakers
• mountebanks
• humbugs
• rogues
• knaves
• shams
• schemers
• rascals
• pranksters
• sneaks
• plotters
• double-crossers
• bluffers
• double-dealers
• slicksters
• blacklegs
• gamesmen
• wheeler-dealers
• slickers
• quacksalvers
• fast-talkers
• smoothies
• cardsharps
• slicks
• slyboots

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fraudsters

In a June Facebook post, Patel said the FBI's ramped-up efforts to find fraudsters was part of a White House task force to eliminate fraud headed by Vice President JD Vance. — Josh Meyer, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

One of Bessent’s first moves as Treasury secretary was to launch Financial Literacy Month to teach people the basics of building a workable budget, saving for the future and protecting themselves from scammers and fraudsters. — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

In the past, when loan forgiveness felt within reach, fraudsters could play on hope. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

The Institute assists some 2,700 museums, libraries, and archival organizations, and, in this case, assisted the Ontario Provincial Police, exposing fakes and ultimately testifying for the prosecution in the trial of one of the fraudsters. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

As more of the vehicle-buying process has become digital, fraudsters have become increasingly adept at exploiting gaps in information, documentation and verification. — Robert Granados, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Once fraudsters know there is real oversight and accountability, many won’t even attempt to game the system. — Brian Shortsleeve, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Grabato is the second person to be added to the new fraudsters list. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Then there are fraudsters, compulsive fabricators, and people who misrepresent themselves in major ways. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 July 2026