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Decoy (Noun)

Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Duck hunters use decoys to lure birds into their range so they can be shot.
The fisherman attached a lure to his line to act as a decoy and catch bigger fish.
Trappers used decoys shaped like mice to attract predators to their trap.
To hunt rabbits, farmers placed a decoy at the entrance of the trap so they could capture them easily.
Wildlife conservationists placed a robotic deer decoy in the woods to detect and catch poachers.

A beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot).

Nouns denoting people.

The villain used a beautiful woman as a decoy to lure the hero into the trap.
In the movie, the decoy was a fake police officer who led the protagonist into a dark alley.
The decoy pretended to be a lost child, crying for help, until the unsuspecting tourist followed her into the woods.
The decoy was a charismatic con artist who convinced the mark to invest in a fake business venture.
The decoy was a seemingly innocent bystander who distracted the security guard while the thief snuck past him.