The word "huckster" refers to a person who uses clever tactics or manipulative strategies to sell products or deceive others for personal gain. Full definition
There are a lot of hucksters out there saying that this or that gene will predict a disease — it's not true for most common diseases. (discovermagazine.com)
It's certain to be over run by hucksters who prey on non-sophisticated investors they propose. (thecrowdcafe.com)
And the industry has long been associated with hucksters like Kevin Trudeau and questionable weight - loss gizmos such as the Neckline Slimmer. (inc.com)