as in cheat
a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value
Internet scammers who never seem to run out of swindles
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Recent Examples of scammer
Users are able to search URLs, emails and phone numbers to determine if the person contacting them was flagged as a scammer.
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Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Certificates are a core part of Transport Layer Security, a protocol that uses a cryptographic key pair to prove that a site appearing in a browser window is, in fact, the authentic one operated by the true owner of the domain, not a scammer running a lookalike site.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Announcing it too soon can invite scammers or unwanted attention.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways Moving should feel like a new beginning, not an invitation for scammers to strike.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Certificates are a core part of Transport Layer Security, a protocol that uses a cryptographic key pair to prove that a site appearing in a browser window is, in fact, the authentic one operated by the true owner of the domain, not a scammer running a lookalike site.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Announcing it too soon can invite scammers or unwanted attention.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways Moving should feel like a new beginning, not an invitation for scammers to strike.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scammer
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The Shortcut — and Its Risks For aspiring creators, reality TV feels like a cheat code.—
Amanda Marcovitch,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Travis Hunter’s fantasy football dual eligibility is a cheat code Travis Hunter could be a game-changer in IDP leagues across the various fantasy football game providers.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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These changes will also usher in a shift in the way U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) handles customs and tariff enforcement, with both the DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) laser focused on duty dodgers.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 July 2025
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Blue Jays Trade Rumors Reaching New Peak Read more Los angeles dodgers Sandy Alcántara Trade?—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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With a mission to rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans, Oceana fights to stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, as well as the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, among other causes.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Activities like spearfishing can attract sharks and increase the odds of unprovoked attacks.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Scammer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scammer. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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