Dictionary

fraud: The crime or offense of deliberately deceiving another in order to damage them, whether for it be for financial gain or to obtain property or services.

fraudsters: Those who are deliberate imposters who pretend to be someone else or some specific type of person for some kind of gain.

fraud syndrome: Another term for imposter syndrome.

identity theft: An umbrella term for crimes involving illegal usage of another individual’s identity.

impersonator: Someone who imitates or copies the behavior or actions of another. Impersonators can be used for entertainment or deceitful practices.

imposter: A person who pretends to be somebody else, often to try to gain financial or social advantages through social engineering. Imposters may also practice espionage or work in law enforcement.

imposter phenomenon: Another term for Imposter Syndrome.