grifter

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noun Slang.

A person who operates a side show at a circus, fair, etc., especially a gambling attraction.

A swindler, dishonest gambler, or the like.

I got swindled this week.

They used an email reserved for work.

They impersonated someone I work with.

And let me remind you: it was a work email.

Only people in the company know it exists.

Or what I do on contract.

So I fell for it.

And it’s cost me. Nearly maxed out my credit card.

It’s being investigated by the company and their financial institution.

But all I know is.

I’m a chump.

And trusting is for suckers.