scammer
nounUK /ˈskæm.ər/
US /ˈskæm.ɚ/
A scammer is a person who tricks people to get their money.
The scammer called my grandma and pretended to be from her bank.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Someone who runs a dishonest online scheme to steal money or information.
She reported the scammer who sent her a fake prize message.
3. A person who cheats in a game or deal to win unfairly.
The scammer swapped the cards when no one was looking.
4. A dishonest seller who takes payment but never sends the goods.
The online scammer took his money and disappeared.