trusting buyer
[ˈtrʌstɪŋ ˈbaɪər]
nounpl: trusting buyers
comprador confiante
1. A buyer who relies on the reputation, assurances, or claims of a seller without extensive verification or skepticism
The trusting buyer purchased the used car based solely on the dealer's word without having it inspected.
O comprador confiante comprou o carro usado baseando-se apenas na palavra do vendedor sem fazê-lo inspecionar.
2. A consumer who makes purchasing decisions with minimal due diligence or investigation into product quality or authenticity
As a trusting buyer, she often falls victim to online scams and counterfeit products.
Como uma compradora confiante, ela frequentemente cai vítima de golpes online e produtos falsificados.
3. Someone who assumes good faith in commercial transactions and relies on seller credibility rather than legal protections
The trusting buyer believed the seller's promise of a refund without getting it in writing.
O comprador confiante acreditou na promessa de reembolso do vendedor sem obtê-la por escrito.
In both Brazilian and American commercial contexts, the term 'trusting buyer' often carries a cautionary connotation, reflecting consumer awareness campaigns and legal concepts like 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware). In Brazil, consumer protection laws (Código de Defesa do Consumidor) have evolved to protect such buyers, shifting emphasis from 'buyer beware' to seller responsibility. In the USA, the concept relates to regulatory bodies like the FTC that protect consumers from deceptive practices.
NYC Slang
mark or easy mark (slang for someone easily deceived in transactions)
Related Idioms & Phrases
a fool and his money are soon parted
take someone at their word
born yesterday
play into someone's hands
take the bait
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