variants
or bunkos
as in scams
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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Noun
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Most scams utilize similar tactics — unsolicited emails, text, or calls that appear official, but demand immediate action to avoid dire consequences.—
Lori V. Vaughan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026 -
Murray noted that the tariff refund scams work in a variety of ways.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Budget shell games, in other words.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Buncos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buncos. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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