easy mark

• Eine Person, die leicht zu täuschen, auszunutzen oder zu übervorteilen ist, oft aufgrund von Naivität, Gutgläubigkeit oder Verletzlichkeit.

A person who is easily deceived, cheated, or taken advantage of, often due to being naive, trusting, or vulnerable.

1. Vulnerable personB2informal

   A person who is easily deceived, cheated, or taken advantage of.

   Leichtes Opfer

   • He's an easy mark for scammers because he trusts everyone.
   • She was seen as an easy mark by the con artist.
   • Don't be an easy mark; always double-check the details.

2. Easy targetB2informal

   A person or thing that is easy to attack, criticize, or exploit.

   Leichtes Ziel

   • The new employee was an easy mark for office pranks.
   • In debates, he is an easy mark because he lacks facts.
   • The small shop was an easy mark for thieves.