1. people who commit fraud; individuals who deliberately deceive others for financial or personal gain
Usage: plural form of fraudster; informal but widely used in legal and journalistic contexts

Examples

• The police arrested several fraudsters who were running an online scheme.
• Fraudsters often target elderly people with fake investment offers.
• Identity theft fraudsters stole thousands of dollars from unsuspecting victims.
• The company hired security experts to protect customers from fraudsters.
• Fraudsters used fake websites to trick people into giving up their credit card information.
• Law enforcement agencies work together to catch international fraudsters.