Answer: imposture

AnswerCrossword Clue
IMPOSTUREAim of identity theft
IMPOSTUREFalse pretenses
IMPOSTUREDeception under a false character.
IMPOSTUREFraud.
IMPOSTUREPloy of many a con man
IMPOSTUREDeception
impostureAn instance of pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others
imposturea fraud, the act of an impostor