spoofer

/ˈspuːfər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who deceives or cheats others, especially by using a fake or misleading identity online.

“The authorities caught the spoofer who had been scamming people out of their money for months.”

2. verb

to pretend to be someone else online, especially in order to deceive or cheat others.

“He was spoofering as a wealthy businessman to get people to invest in his fake scheme.”

Synonyms

  • faker
  • impostor

Antonyms

  • authenticator
  • verifier