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“scammer” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛskʁo/

Example

Ne fais pas confiance à cet escroc.

Don't trust that scammer.

Illustration for escroc (scammer)

How to say “scammer” in French

“Scammer” in French is escroc.

A deceiver who turns another person's trust into money or goods for personal gain.

Full entry for escroc: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with escroc

La police a arrêté un escroc hier.

The police arrested a con artist yesterday.

Tips for using escroc

  • Escroc is a blunt, accusatory term, so fraudeur or auteur d'une escroquerie can sound more neutral in formal reporting.

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