Con Artist
/ˈkɒn ˌɑːrtɪst/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who deceives others by gaining their trust to defraud them.
The con artist tricked the victim into handing over large sums of money.
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- con artists
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'con artist' is commonly used to describe individuals involved in confidence schemes that may result in criminal charges. Identifying the act of gaining trust through deception is key in distinguishing this term from other types of fraud.
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