Rubes

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Rubes is an internet slang term used to refer to someone who is gullible, naive, or easily fooled. It is often used to describe people who believe in or fall for scams, hoaxes, or false information, particularly when it comes to online platforms. The term is typically used in a derogatory manner to imply that the person lacks knowledge, experience, or critical thinking skills.

Examples:

1. Don’t be such a rubes and fall for those get-rich-quick online schemes that promise unrealistic returns. Theyre just trying to take advantage of your naïveté.

2. Despite several warnings from friends, she still shared her personal information with a random stranger she met on an online forum. It’s evident that she’s a rubes who doesn’t understand the importance of online safety.

Synonyms:
naive, gullible, simple-minded
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