1. A person who pretends to be
polyamorous but uses it as a cover for manipulation,
cheating, or exploiting others emotionally or financially.
2. Someone who enters multiple relationships under false pretenses, misrepresenting intentions, commitments, or availability.
3. A satirical or humorous label for
people who weaponize “openness” in relationships to avoid accountability.
• “He
said he was poly, but it turns out he was just poly scammerous—lying to everyone and making it look like it was all ethical.”
• “Watch out for poly scammerous types; they talk about freedom but
ghost you the moment you
ask for clarity.”