defrauder

/dɛfˈreɪdər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who deceives or cheats others, especially by false promises or by misrepresenting facts, often in order to obtain money or other benefits.

“The company’s CEO was convicted of being a defrauder who had swindled investors out of millions of dollars.”

Synonyms

  • con artist
  • impostor
  • swindler

Antonyms

  • honest person
  • law-abiding citizen