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as in cheat
a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value
if it sounds too good to be true, you're probably dealing with a hoaxer in a boiler room somewhere
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as in fraud
one who makes false claims of identity or expertise
his college roommate turned out be a complete hoaxer and not the son of a wealthy shipping tycoon he said he was
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoaxer
Noun
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Her rule aligns with what longevity experts typically say: Occasional cheat meals are fine.—
Ryan Johnston,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025 -
However, the real cheat code may be turning away from the idyllic and amplifying the real-life stories of parents who share similar struggles.—
Christian Dashiell,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2025
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Quantum computing could allow companies to analyze risk, detect fraud, and predict market trends better than ever before.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Deputy Sheriffs are responsible for executing eviction notices, orders of protection, and investigating financial and tax fraud.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, anonymous digital cash is a tax dodger’s dream.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The layoffs of roughly 7,000 Internal Revenue Service probationary workers beginning this week probably mean the end of the agency’s plan to go after high-wealth tax dodgers and could spell disaster for revenue collection, experts say.—
Fatima Hussein,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Within hours of that bill being signed, lawmakers in South Dakota pushed forward their own legislation seeking to impose civil and criminal penalties for individuals and groups who share deep fakes intended to influence a political campaign.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2025
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International music superstar Celine Dion has issued a warning to fans to beware of fakes.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Whale sharks are endangered due to threats like fishing, ship strikes, and habitat degradation.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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As previously reported, the largest shark alive today, reaching up to 20 meters long, is the whale shark, a sedate filter feeder.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
9 Mar. 2025
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Color choices include oatmeal, cream, and silver – and the shams are sold separately.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Extended deterrence was a sham, and the people who relied on it were suckers.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Mar. 2025
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Some scammers will use the name of a real employee at a company, so that is not necessarily always a sign that a job opening is legitimate.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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With a data removal service, your personal information is removed from the web so data brokers and scammers never get their hands on your personal phone number, home address or email address.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have given fraudsters a host of new tools to trick unwary individuals into dishonest schemes.—
Ranjita Iyer,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The spike suggests fraudsters are outpacing both law enforcement and efforts to educate consumers on how to protect themselves.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Hoaxer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoaxer. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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