Answer: assisting

AnswerCrossword Clue
ASSISTINGAide's job
ASSISTINGHelping.
ASSISTINGHelping fool one con (9)
ASSISTINGHelping family member caught in a con (9)
assistingHelp (someone), typically by doing a share of the work
assistingBe present as a helper or spectator
assistingHelp by providing money or information
assistingASSIST, to help (to give aid)