Answer: hoaxer

AnswerCrossword Clue
HOAXEROne who pulls a scam
HOAXERBarnum, often
HOAXERCharlatan
HOAXERScam artist
HOAXERFraud perpetrator
HOAXERPractical joker, e.g.
HOAXERCon man
hoaxersomething intended to deceive
hoaxerto deceive; trick