Fraud Crossword Clue

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Fraud Crossword Answer

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SCAM

(4 letters)

FAKER

(5 letters)

SHAM

(4 letters)

HOAX

(4 letters)

DECEIT

(6 letters)

IMPOSTOR

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a person who makes deceitful pretenses

Hint 2: Clue Definition

FRAUD (noun)
1. something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
2. a person who makes deceitful pretenses

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SCAM
(4 letters)
FAKER
(5 letters)
SHAM
(4 letters)
HOAX
(4 letters)
DECEIT
(6 letters)
IMPOSTOR
(8 letters)

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