: one who gives or sells tips especially for gambling or speculation
Examples of tipster in a Sentence
An anonymous tipster reported the crime.
Recent Examples on the WebThe information can be left anonymously, but tipsters may receive awards that leads to a violator’s arrest and conviction.—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 13 May 2024 Morales was one of five tipsters who called police.—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 11 May 2024 Anonymous tipsters can send information to Capital Region Crime Stoppers at www.capitalregioncrimestoppers.com or by downloading the free P3 Tips mobile app.—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 6 May 2024 Authorities did not provide information on the tipster who came forward, or the information that was shared.—Sara Smart, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024 An anonymous tipster left the 1884 work outside art crime investigator Arthur Brand’s apartment, wrapping the canvas in bubble wrap before placing it in a blue Ikea bag.—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023 The anonymous tipster who first alerted Gup to the bunker’s existence has never been publicly identified.—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2024 To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024 Information leading to an arrest and conviction may make tipsters eligible for a reward.—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2024
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