Answer: grifts

AnswerCrossword Clue
GRIFTSProfits by conning
GRIFTSSwindles
GRIFTSPlays the con man
griftsto obtain (money or other profit) by grift
griftsmoney obtained from such practices
griftsGRIFT, to swindle (to take money or property from by fraudulent means)
grifts(sometimes used with a pl. v.) group of methods for obtaining money falsely through the use of swindles, frauds, dishonest gambling, etc.
griftsto profit by the use of grift