Patsy (noun)

A person who is easily taken advantage of or manipulated, especially by being falsely or fraudulently implicated in a crime or scheme.

Origin:

Of uncertain origin, first recorded in the early 20th century.

Examples:

1. He was a patsy, easily manipulated by the con artist.
2. She was the patsy, taking the blame for something she didn't do.
3. He is a patsy, who falls for every scam that comes his way.
4. The patsy was set up by the criminal ring and took the fall for their crime.
5. The patsy was an unsuspecting victim, who was used by the group for their own gain.