1. people who deceive or trick others

Examples

• The hoodwinkers convinced elderly residents to invest in fake companies.
• Police warned citizens about hoodwinkers posing as charity workers.
• These hoodwinkers used sophisticated schemes to steal personal information.
• The documentary exposed famous hoodwinkers throughout history.
• Don’t let those hoodwinkers fool you with their smooth talk.
• The hoodwinkers disappeared with thousands of dollars from unsuspecting victims.