fleecer

/ˈfliːsər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who takes money or other valuables from someone by trickery or deception, especially a con artist.

“The fleecer posed as a charity worker and convinced the elderly woman to give him all her savings.”

Synonyms

  • con artist
  • scammer

Antonyms

  • honest person
  • trustworthy individual