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Definition of scammer

scammer

/ˈskæm.ər/
scam · mer

Plural:scammers
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• noun

1

A person who commits fraud or participates in a dishonest scheme, especially in order to steal money or personal information.

Example

"The bank warned its customers to be cautious of an online scammer posing as a technical support agent."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scammer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scammer
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