Fraud
Fraud noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.
Usage example: thousands of people lost money when the investment scheme turned out to be a fraud
Shell game and fraud are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shell game" instead a noun "Fraud".
Nearby Word: fraudster
Shell game
Shell game noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.
Usage example: it's amazing how intelligent people fall for that investment-fund shell game
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Fraud and shell game are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fraud" instead a noun phrase "Shell game".
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