Answer: bunkos

AnswerCrossword Clue
BUNKOSSwindles
BUNKOSFlimflams
bunkosany misrepresentation
bunkosswindle in which a person is cheated at gambling, persuaded to buy a nonexistent, unsalable, or worthless object, or otherwise victimized
bunkosto victimize by a bunko
bunkosBUNKO, to swindle (to take money or property from by fraudulent means)