con artist

Example Sentences

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"We were tricked… this woman is a con artist and a liar," says Omar.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

A con artist, a music-industry legend and the feud over a masterpiece.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

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 • Nov. 25, 2025

Charity isn’t just a long-lost sister, she was taken by Aunt Linda at birth and raised as a con artist, one who’s got an obsession with Emily that’s more than just sibling affection.

From Salon • May 3, 2025

“Any con artist could tell me that. I heard you were special.”

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee