Quacksalver
Quacksalver noun - One who makes false claims of identity or expertise.
Usage example: the medical impostors on the information superhighway are no more scrupulous than earlier quacksalvers who traveled along the streets of towns and villages
Swindler and quacksalver are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swindler" instead a noun "Quacksalver".
Swindler
Swindler noun - A dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value.
Usage example: the swindlers, representing themselves as land developers, produced a glossy brochure showing beaches, palm trees, and golf links
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Quacksalver and swindler are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Quacksalver" instead a noun "Swindler".
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