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bunco

noun

ˈbəŋ-(ˌ)kō

variants or bunko

Definition of bunco

as in scam

an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value they were experts at that bunco, having fleeced wide-eyed tourists for years

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Recent Examples of bunco Similar games that bring friends together include bunco, poker, bridge, and rummikub. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 The event includes bunco, lunch and a silent auction. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 The fact that Bosworth was the brains behind this whole caper shows you just how short of brains the whole Healey bunco operation is. — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025

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Noun

The duo shared an apartment and both had extensive criminal histories, including theft and financial scams, across various states.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Kair noted that property scams happen hundreds of times a year, usually targeting seniors and typically involving realtors or lawyers.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of scam

Noun

Running errands and a real estate con What follows comes from the referee’s report and the probable cause affidavits after Morin and Corcoran’s arrests.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
Spanning two continents, the show — based on an incredible true story — delves into what happens when what begins as a simple con turns into one of the largest cryptocurrency Ponzi schemes in history.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of con

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