con man

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con man

A con man tricks an elderly couple with a fake investment scheme.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A swindler who exploits the confidence of his victim: A "con man" is a person who commits fraud by first gaining the trust of their victim, then using that trust to deceive them and steal money or valuables.
Usage
  • The term "con man" is used to describe a specific type of criminal who relies on persuasion, charm, and deception rather than force.
  • It is a countable noun (plural: con men).
  • It is often used in informal contexts but is widely understood.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The elderly couple lost their savings to a clever con man who posed as a bank inspector.
    • He wasn't a real investor; he was just a con man running a pyramid scheme.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be a real con man": Used to emphasize someone's exceptional skill at deception.
    • He could sell ice to an Eskimo; he's a real con man.
  • "Con man's game" / "Con man's trick": Refers to the typical methods or a specific deceptive act used by such a person.
    • Promising huge returns with no risk is a classic con man's trick.
Variants and Related Words
  • Con artist (n): A synonym for "con man," often implying a more sophisticated or artistic approach to deception.
  • Swindler (n): A more general term for someone who cheats others out of money or property.
  • Fraudster (n): A person who commits fraud, often in business or financial contexts.
  • Scammer (n): An informal term for someone who executes scams, often online.
  • The con (n): The specific trick or scheme itself.
    • He fell for the con and wired the money.
Synonyms
  • Swindler: A person who uses deception to deprive someone of money or possessions.
  • Fraud: A person who has committed fraud.
  • Trickster: A person who deceives or plays tricks.
  • Hustler: (In this context) A person who uses aggressive or deceptive methods to obtain money.
Related Phrases
  • To con someone (v): The verb form, meaning to deceive or trick someone.
    • He conned them into buying fake jewelry.
  • A con job (n): An instance of being conned; a deceptive scheme.
    • The whole investment opportunity was a con job.
Related Idioms
  • "You can't con an honest man": A saying suggesting that those who are not greedy or looking for an unfair advantage are less likely to fall for scams.
  • "Running a con": The act of operating a fraudulent scheme.
    • He spent years running a con on wealthy retirees.
con man

A con man tricks an elderly couple with a fake investment scheme.

Noun
  1. a swindler who exploits the confidence of his victim

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