A swindler, e.g. is someone who commits fraud or deception in order to gain money or property. They are also known as a THIEF, which is the 5 letter answer to this crossword puzzle. Swindlers often use false promises or misrepresentations to convince their victims to give them money or property. They may also use false identities or other tactics to deceive their victims. Swindlers have been around for centuries and are still a problem today.