1. a person who obtains money, property, or advantage from someone through deception or dishonest means

Examples

• The defrauder was arrested after stealing thousands of dollars from elderly investors.
• Insurance companies work hard to identify defrauders who file false claims.
• The defrauder used fake documents to convince the bank to approve the loan.
• Authorities caught the defrauder operating a Ponzi scheme.
• The defrauder promised high returns but disappeared with the money.
• Online defrauders often target vulnerable people through phishing emails.