What is another word for confidence artist?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒnfɪdəns ˈɑːtɪst] (IPA) 
A confidence artist is a person who uses deception to gain something, often money, from their victim. This type of fraudster is also known as a con artist, hustler, swindler, or scammer. They often use charm, persuasive language, and manipulation to gain the trust of their intended victim before taking advantage of them. Other common synonyms for confidence artist include grifter, trickster, flimflammer, and schemer. Regardless of the term used, it is important to be aware of these tactics and to protect oneself from falling victim to these types of scams.
