Meaning
con man, swindler
- A person who deceives others for illegal financial gain
In a sentence
La polizia ha arrestato il truffatore dopo mesi di indagini.
The police arrested the scammer after months of investigation.
Quel truffatore prometteva investimenti sicuri ma inesistenti.
That con man promised safe but nonexistent investments.
Sei sicuro che quell'agenzia non sia gestita da truffatori?
Are you sure that agency isn't run by fraudsters?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| truffatore | masculine · singular |
| truffatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form is 'truffatrice'.
- Related to the noun 'truffa' (scam, fraud) and the verb 'truffare' (to scam).