Answer: buncos

AnswerCrossword Clue
BUNCOSScams
BUNCOSSwindles: Colloq.
BUNCOSSwindles
BUNCOSCon games
buncosany misrepresentation
buncosswindle in which a person is cheated at gambling, persuaded to buy a nonexistent, unsalable, or worthless object, or otherwise victimized
buncosto victimize by a bunko