English · Slang Attested

scammer

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Meaning · English

A person who commits fraud by making dishonest scams and business deals: swindler, cheat, grifter.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

According to Netsafe, scammers send out a bunch of emails, hoping to snag a few gullible people, but simply deleting the offending email won’t do anything to impede the con.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “scammer” mean?

A person who commits fraud by making dishonest scams and business deals: swindler, cheat, grifter.

Is “scammer” formal or informal?

scammer is generally slang.

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