Mountebank
Mountebank noun - One who makes false claims of identity or expertise.
Usage example: claimed that many doctors were frauds and mountebanks
Sharper and mountebank are semantically related. in swindler topic. In some cases you can use "Sharper" instead a noun "Mountebank".
Sharper
Sharper noun - A dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value.
Usage example: carnival sharpers eager to relieve the yokels of their money
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