A swindler's victim is someone who has been taken advantage of by a dishonest person. The term can be broken down into three parts: MARK (4 letters), PATSY (5 letters), and PREY (4 letters). MARK is an informal term for a person who is easily deceived or tricked. PATSY is a slang term for a person who is made to take the blame for something they did not do. PREY is an animal or person that is hunted or attacked by another. All three terms together describe someone who has been taken advantage of by a swindler.