Answer: bunko

AnswerCrossword Clue
BUNKOCon game
BUNKOSwindle
BUNKOFleecing operation
BUNKOSwindler's operation
BUNKOSwindling in a confidence game.
BUNKOSwindle: Colloq.
BUNKOConfidence game: Colloq.
BUNKOScam
BUNKOConfidence game
BUNKOSwindle involving worthless property
BUNKOConfidence game (Var.)
bunkoswindle in which a person is cheated at gambling, persuaded to buy a nonexistent, unsalable, or worthless object, or otherwise victimized
bunkoto victimize by a bunko
bunkoto swindle (to take money or property from by fraudulent means)
bunkoany misrepresentation