scammer

Everyday

1. A scammer is a person who tricks people to steal their money or personal details. tree →
2. Scammers often use fake messages, phone calls, websites or prizes that sound too good to be true. tree →

In the lessons

In online safety lessons a scammer is someone you must not trust or reply to; warning signs are hurry, secrecy, prizes and requests for passwords or money. Phrases: «fall for a scammer», «report a scammer», «a phone scammer», «online scammers».

Examples

• The scammer pretended to be from the bank. tree →
• A scammer sent a message saying I had won a phone. tree →
• Never give your password to anyone, because they could be a scammer. tree →
• Grandpa almost paid a scammer, but he checked with us first. tree →
• Scammers often try to make you hurry. tree →
• We reported the scammer to the website. tree →
• If it sounds too good to be true, it may be a scammer. tree →

Note

Countable. From «scam» (a trick to cheat people) + -er; double m. Also called a con artist or fraudster. Scammers can seem friendly and use real company names and logos; always check with a trusted adult before clicking, paying or sharing.