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Confidence Man

Definition: A confidence man is a person who tricks or deceives others, typically gaining their trust and then exploiting it for personal gain. Also known as a con artist or a swindler.

Example sentences:

1. He portrayed himself as a wealthy businessman to gain the trust of his victims, but in reality, he was just a confidence man.
2. The police arrested a notorious confidence man who had been running various fraudulent schemes in the city.
3. She fell victim to a confidence man who convinced her to invest all her savings in a fake business opportunity.
4. The movie tells the thrilling story of a brilliant confidence man who manages to outsmart everyone around him.

Related products on Amazon:

• The Art of the Con: How to Think Like a Real Hustler and Avoid Being Sucked into Scams
• The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It. . . Every Time
• The Wolf of Wall Street (DVD)