con artist
Example Sentences
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Along the way, she forges an unexpected partnership with Nick, a solitary fox whose past as a con artist proves to be a valuable asset in uniform.
From Barron's
She was a “con artist,” her first husband recalled, a characterization echoed by their son, who described her as “a monster.”
From New York Times
Passing off a forgery as authentic can bring enormous financial rewards to the con artist.
From Washington Post
If you use Zelle to pay someone who proves to be a con artist, you have only a slim chance of recovering the money from your bank.
From Los Angeles Times
“Was he a genius, a psychopath, a hypnotist? Was he such a fantastic con artist?”
From Washington Post
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