Scam Artist

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /skæm ˈɑrtɪst/

Definitions of scam artist

noun a person who commits scams or fraudulent acts

Example Sentences

A1 Be careful of scam artists trying to steal your money.

A2 The scam artist tricked many people into giving away their personal information.

B1 The police are investigating a group of scam artists who have been targeting elderly individuals.

B2 She fell victim to a scam artist who promised to double her investment but ran away with the money instead.

C1 The scam artist was able to manipulate his victims by using sophisticated tactics and psychological manipulation.

C2 The notorious scam artist was finally arrested after a long investigation by the authorities.

Examples of scam artist in a Sentence

formal The authorities warned the public about a scam artist who was targeting elderly individuals.

informal I heard that there's a scam artist going around pretending to be a charity worker.

slang Watch out for that scam artist, he's been conning people out of their money left and right.

figurative She's like a scam artist when it comes to manipulating people into doing what she wants.

Grammatical Forms of scam artist

plural

scam artists

comparative

more scam artist

superlative

most scam artist

present tense

scam artist

future tense

will scam artist

perfect tense

has scam artist

continuous tense

is scam artist

singular

scam artist

positive degree

scam artist

infinitive

to scam artist

gerund

scam artisting

participle

scam artisted

Origin and Evolution of scam artist

First Known Use: 1926 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'scam artist' likely originated from the combination of 'scam' meaning a fraudulent scheme or swindle, and 'artist' referring to a person skilled in a particular craft or activity.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals who engage in deceptive practices to defraud others, the term 'scam artist' has evolved to encompass a broader range of individuals who use deceit for personal gain in various contexts.