Answer: shills

AnswerCrossword Clue
SHILLS

Ones in concert with con artists

SHILLS

Con game decoys

SHILLS

Con game accomplices

SHILLS
Pitchers' partners
SHILLS
Con man's accomplices
SHILLSScam accomplices
SHILLSStooges for sidewalk hawkers.
SHILLSCome-on artists
SHILLSCarny's cohorts
SHILLSPitchmen's aides
SHILLSShell-game decoys
SHILLSPaid corporate spokespeople
SHILLSCon artists' decoys
SHILLSScam abetters
SHILLSPlants, of sorts
SHILLSActs as spokesperson