American & Australian, very informal to treat someone as if they are stupid.
Don't try to play me for a sucker. I want to know where the rest of the money went.
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play (one) for a sucker
To consider or treat one as stupid, naïve, or gullible and try to exploit it. I know you’ve been spending time with that woman again—don't play me for a sucker!I can't believe I let them play me for a sucker. I should have known the deal was too good to be true.