Bunco
Bunco noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.
Usage example: they were experts at that bunco, having fleeced wide-eyed tourists for years
Scam
Scam noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.
Usage example: that's just a scam to bilk insurance companies for staged accidents
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