Fake
Fake noun - One who makes false claims of identity or expertise.
Usage example: a hidden-camera investigation revealed that the so-called psychic was a fake
Fraudster and fake are semantically related (British) in fraud topic. In some cases you can use "Fraudster" instead a noun "Fake", when it comes to topics like charlatan.
Fraudster
Fraudster noun - A dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value.
Usage example: an ingenious phishing operation that got him named the year's most inventive online fraudster
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Synonyms for Fraudster
Fake and fraudster are semantically related in fraud topic. You can use "Fake" instead a noun "Fraudster".
Nearby Word: fraud
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