noun
a person who cheats or tricks others by persuading them to believe something that is not true
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The authorities were able to apprehend the notorious con artist who had been scamming people for years.
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I heard that Joe is a real con artist, always trying to pull a fast one on people.
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Watch out for that con artist, he's been known to swindle unsuspecting victims.
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Her ability to manipulate situations and people made her a con artist in the game of politics.