humbugg

Example:The con man was eventually caught for his fraudulent activities.

Definition:Someone who deceives others for their own advantage or gain; a person who intentionally makes a false claim to trick someone into giving them something of value.

Example:The local quack was discredited after many people fell ill due to his ineffective remedies.

Definition:A person who makes false or exaggerated claims about the effectiveness of a product or method, especially in medicine; someone who pretends to be a medical expert.

Example:The charlatan claimed to have healing powers, but his tricks were easily exposed.

Definition:A person who makes false claims of expert knowledge, usually to deceive people; a fraudulent or pretentious person.