Conman (noun)

A person who cheats or swindles people by gaining their trust and confidence.

Origin:

Short for "confidence man".

Examples:

1. He was a conman who had swindled many people out of their life savings.
2. The conman convinced the elderly woman to invest her money in his fake business.
3. The conman was a master at manipulating people's emotions.
4. The police finally caught the conman and put him in jail.
5. The conman was known for his smooth talk and convincing lies.