Answer:

bunko

Answer	Crossword Clue
BUNKO	Con game
BUNKO	Swindle
BUNKO	Fleecing operation

BUNKO	Swindler's operation
BUNKO	Swindling in a confidence game.
BUNKO	Swindle: Colloq.
BUNKO	Confidence game: Colloq.
BUNKO	Scam
BUNKO	Confidence game
BUNKO	Swindle involving worthless property
BUNKO	Confidence game (Var.)