rip-off artist

rip-off artist

A person who exploits the vulnerability of others for their own sake by manipulating and taking advantage of their confidence. Be wary of rip-off artists who send emails claiming to be a bank and asking for your online login information. He's just a small-time rip-off artist looking to con you into giving him a bit of money.See also: artist

(rip-)off artist

n. a con artist. Beware of the rip-off artist who runs that shop. See also: artist