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scamster

British

/ ˈskæmstə /

noun

slang a variant of scammer

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Let’s take a look at accused Silicon scamster Elizabeth Holmes.

From Seattle Times

Over two months one scamster in Florida bought cards using credit cards from different addresses, claiming to his credit card issuers that CardCash failed to deliver his items.

From Forbes

After payment is made, the scamster typically fails to return calls or the phone number/website is no longer working.

From Forbes

The glib scamster who has you on the phone will likely compliment you on your caution — after all, he or she will soothingly tell you, you were burned once before.

From Forbes

In his view, once people become a scamster it's hard for them to ever really change.

From Reuters

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