A confidence trickster is someone who deceives others by gaining their trust and then exploiting it for personal gain. There are several synonyms for this term, including con artist, swindler, fraudster, scammer, hustler, and grifter. A con artist is adept at persuading people to part with their money or possessions, while a swindler typically uses false promises to defraud their victims. A fraudster relies on deceptive means to obtain money or other assets, whereas a scammer often uses technology to trick people into giving up sensitive information. A hustler is someone who uses their charm and street smarts to exploit others, while a grifter uses lies and deceit to achieve their objectives.