Answer: swindles

AnswerCrossword Clue
SWINDLESScams
SWINDLESTakes to the cleaners
SWINDLESCons
SWINDLESCheats
SWINDLESDefrauds
swindlesSWINDLE, to take money or property from by fraudulent means
swindlesUse deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions
swindlesObtain (money) fraudulently