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

Rising inflation makes con artists jump for joy because they know frightened investors are more likely to fall for scams involving gold, cryptocurrencies, foreign currencies or fake investment opportunities.

From Washington Post

I’ve written previously about how some con artists use the same techniques as professional hypnotists — repeating things again and again, building trust, solidifying that trust with increasingly challenging requests.

From Los Angeles Times

Most of the ICU patients fell prey to con artists before they fell ill with the virus, said Souza, the chief medical officer.

From Seattle Times

The FTC says con artists know people are very vulnerable and emotional because of the pandemic, and that this may lead some potential victims to lower the guard.

From Los Angeles Times