lurkman
/ˈləːkmən
/noun (plural lurkmen) Australian dated
A person who defrauds or deceives people; a conman: down below was a wretched herd of thieves, pickpockets, and lurkmen...
- Like Milo he was something of a lurkman, but he had the additional quality of humour.
- The lurkman should not take heart: the stuff will be changed back at the tourist rate when you leave the country.
- An unemployed 'lurkman' commented about his call-up
Origin
1940s: from lurk in the noun sense 'a profitable stratagem'.