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    Estafador (en. Swindler)

    /es-ta-fa-'dor/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individual who, through deception, manages to obtain money illegally.
    The scammer was arrested after several complaints.
    El estafador fue detenido después de varias denuncias.
    Person who uses tricks to take advantage of others.
    Many scammers pose as charitable organizations.
    Muchos estafadores se hacen pasar por organizaciones benéficas.
    Someone who perpetrates frauds or deceptions.
    The scammer had a very elaborate plan to deceive his victims.
    El estafador tenía un plan muy elaborado para engañar a sus víctimas.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'scam' which comes from the Hispanic Arabic 'maṣṭaf', related to the verb 'to scam'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall for a scam
    To be deceived by a scammer.
    caer en la estafa
    to commit a scam
    To carry out a deceit to obtain an illicit benefit.
    hacer una estafa
    small-time scammer
    Scammer who commits small frauds.
    estafador de poca monta

    Related Words

    scam
    The act of deceiving someone to obtain a benefit.
    estafa
    fraud
    Forgery or deceit to steal or gain advantages.
    fraude
    to dupe
    To deceive someone with flattery or false promises.
    embaucar

    Slang Meanings

    trusted thief
    That guy was a trusted thief, everyone believed him.
    Ese tipo era un ladrón de confianza, todos le creían.
    cat
    Be careful, that cat just wants to scam you.
    Ten cuidado, ese gato solo te quiere estafar.
    false prophet
    The false prophet was selling his miracle products to the unsuspecting.
    El falso profeta vendía sus productos milagrosos a los incautos.