fraudster
noun
fraud·ster
ˈfrȯd-stər 
Examples of fraudster in a Sentence
an ingenious phishing operation that got him named the year's most inventive online fraudster
Recent Examples on the Web
Just as companies like Visa and Mastercard are selling their antifraud expertise to others, so too are fraudsters selling their new schemes to other fraudsters.
—
Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
These powerful tools are increasingly accessible to fraudsters who use them to create sophisticated scams that are harder than ever to detect.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Between January 2013 and May 2018, fraudsters manipulated direct deposit information to divert $33.5 million in benefits from 20,878 recipients, according to audits by the SSA's Office of the Inspector General.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
At the same time, making the return process more difficult for legitimate customers can harm brand reputation, affecting sales and customer loyalty.
Where data fits in
As fraudsters uncover more vulnerabilities, merchants must respond quickly and creatively to mitigate risk.
—Marie Elizabeth Aloisi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fraudster
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
These powerful tools are increasingly accessible to fraudsters who use them to create sophisticated scams that are harder than ever to detect.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Between January 2013 and May 2018, fraudsters manipulated direct deposit information to divert $33.5 million in benefits from 20,878 recipients, according to audits by the SSA's Office of the Inspector General.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
At the same time, making the return process more difficult for legitimate customers can harm brand reputation, affecting sales and customer loyalty.
Where data fits in
As fraudsters uncover more vulnerabilities, merchants must respond quickly and creatively to mitigate risk.
—Marie Elizabeth Aloisi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fraudster
Cite this Entry
“Fraudster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraudster. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share