con artist
noun
variants
or con man
or US confidence man
: a person who tricks other people in order to get their money
The couple lost their savings to a con artist who told them he was an investment broker.
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Soderbergh’s films are always intrigued by process, which was perfect for a heist/con artist film.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
The cast lineup for the new season includes famous actors, athletes, reality show stars and even a con artist.
—Bryan Alexander, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Sep. 2024
Bravo portrays the infamous thief and con artist who masterminded jewelry-store heists without real guns in 1970s and early-’80s France.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
These con artists avoid in-person interactions with victims, usually by citing construction work outside of the U.S.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
The cast lineup for the new season includes famous actors, athletes, reality show stars and even a con artist.
—Bryan Alexander, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Sep. 2024
Bravo portrays the infamous thief and con artist who masterminded jewelry-store heists without real guns in 1970s and early-’80s France.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
These con artists avoid in-person interactions with victims, usually by citing construction work outside of the U.S.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for con artist
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“Con artist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/con%20artist. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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