as in cheat
a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value
an ever-growing swarm of scamsters of which the Internet user should be wary
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Recent Examples of scamster
But those requests for engagement and donations also create opportunities for scamsters to get in on the grassroots effort with phishing attempts and impersonation.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The scamsters usually follow a modus operandi that is well-known by now: A message or call from, say, Indonesia (country code +62 ), the US (+1), or Vietnam (+84) explains the job, promising attractive pay.
—Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 7 June 2023
The scamster said that there were problems with the gift cards and to send money in a book through UPS.
—Chris Farrell, Star Tribune, 1 May 2021
The accounting sleuth who exposed scamster Bernie Madoff charges that huge, hidden losses in its long-term care (LTC) insurance business will soon drive the troubled conglomerate into bankruptcy.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2019
Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The scamsters usually follow a modus operandi that is well-known by now: A message or call from, say, Indonesia (country code +62 ), the US (+1), or Vietnam (+84) explains the job, promising attractive pay.
—Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 7 June 2023
The scamster said that there were problems with the gift cards and to send money in a book through UPS.
—Chris Farrell, Star Tribune, 1 May 2021
The accounting sleuth who exposed scamster Bernie Madoff charges that huge, hidden losses in its long-term care (LTC) insurance business will soon drive the troubled conglomerate into bankruptcy.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scamster
Noun
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Walmart's Deals of the Day are like a cheat code to get epic gaming tech at great discounts.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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And there’s a cheat code in the sister character.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Almost all other passengers dine at the Britannia Restaurant, and there’s also a buffet restaurant serving international cuisine, with options for vegans, vegetarians and dairy dodgers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Jan. 2026
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But my collection intentionally ignored the fraudulent exploits of billionaire heirs, tax dodgers and corporate magnates — defense contracts, government lobbying, bank accounts in Switzerland, shell companies in Panama, citizenship of Antigua and political asylum in London.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Researchers are also exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Other Notable Discoveries White himself identified four new species — a new skate, ray, deepwater catshark and chimaera — also known as a ghost shark.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The New York Times later reported that Bankman-Fried was placed in solitary confinement because the crypto swindler violated the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ rules.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the fake ads include the swindler’s contact information instead of the real landlord’s.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Scamster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scamster. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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