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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 scammers
According to some experts, this paralyzing fear and desperation are factors that scammers exploit to put their criminal schemes into action.
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Albinson Linares, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Tona Henderson, an Idaho resident who has worked for decades to get Idaho included in the program, warned of scammers charging people to help file claims.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Apr. 2026
Because of this, scammers tailor their approach.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Deed theft, a type of fraud in which scammers swipe the ownership of others’ homes, was spotlighted this week with the arrest of Councilmember Chi Ossé while protesting the issue.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
The bill’s supporters say the legislation is needed to protect residents from a variety of online threats, including scammers and other malicious actors.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Jason Meza, a Better Business Bureau representative, told WOAI that crowded events and packed venues create opportunities for scammers to get close without drawing attention, especially in places where people are quickly paying for food, drinks or merchandise.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2026
In some instances, scammers create public Facebook accounts that mirror real accounts belonging to pro bono legal services organizations, Bragg said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Repeat scammers at his company were in some cases promoted, not fired.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Albinson Linares, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Tona Henderson, an Idaho resident who has worked for decades to get Idaho included in the program, warned of scammers charging people to help file claims.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Apr. 2026
Because of this, scammers tailor their approach.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Deed theft, a type of fraud in which scammers swipe the ownership of others’ homes, was spotlighted this week with the arrest of Councilmember Chi Ossé while protesting the issue.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
The bill’s supporters say the legislation is needed to protect residents from a variety of online threats, including scammers and other malicious actors.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Jason Meza, a Better Business Bureau representative, told WOAI that crowded events and packed venues create opportunities for scammers to get close without drawing attention, especially in places where people are quickly paying for food, drinks or merchandise.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2026
In some instances, scammers create public Facebook accounts that mirror real accounts belonging to pro bono legal services organizations, Bragg said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Repeat scammers at his company were in some cases promoted, not fired.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scammers
Noun
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Iran lies, cheats, blusters and bullies.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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The world is full of bad actors—cheats, liars, tyrants, sickos—who are, ultimately, mere human beings; at least, this was how rationality would have it.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
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Ukraine faces severe personnel shortages with around 200,000 military desertions and 2 million draft-dodgers, threatening its ability to sustain the war against Russia’s 2022 invasion.—
Kirsten Grieshaber,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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But my collection intentionally ignored the fraudulent exploits of billionaire heirs, tax dodgers and corporate magnates — defense contracts, government lobbying, bank accounts in Switzerland, shell companies in Panama, citizenship of Antigua and political asylum in London.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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The area where the attack took place is known for spinner sharks, but local reports identified the shark in question as a tiger shark, according to Spanish outlet Diario Sur.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Other sharks, like Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran, were hesitant to make an offer due to the product’s niche business.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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The decade ended tumultuously, with the Osmond family’s fortune drained by a series of swindlers and grifters.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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This scam, according to Kent, could be proliferated with the use of AI, which can allow swindlers to enroll in many different college programs at once.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scammers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scammers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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