Swindle
Swindle noun - A scheme in which the victim is cheated out of his money after first gaining his trust.
Shell game and swindle are semantically related. in cheating topic. In some cases you can use "Shell game" instead a noun "Swindle".
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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Swindle and shell game are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Swindle" instead a noun phrase "Shell game".
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