fools

verb

To trick or deceive someone, often for amusement or to mislead.

"You can't fool me with that story."

noun

People lacking good sense or judgement; silly or unwise individuals.

"Only fools believe everything they read."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: soft touch, sucker, chump, mug, patsy, mark, gull, dupe, befool, put on, take in, put one across