
Counterfeiter
Criminal Activity
Counterfeiting is illegal and often linked to other crimes, like fraud or organized crime.

The notorious counterfeiter was also involved in a money laundering scheme.
Not Just Money
Although commonly associated with money, 'counterfeiter' can refer to someone who fakes other items.

They caught the counterfeiter selling fake designer handbags.
Deceptive Skill
Counterfeiters often have skill in creating very convincing fakes, deceiving the average person.

The counterfeiter's copies were so good, even experts were fooled initially.
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CopycatDeceiveEmulatorFakerForgerFraudsterImpostorPretend
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