Help someone easily deceived by reporter (7)

I believe the answer is:

succour

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'help' is the definition.
(succour is a kind of help)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for succour that I've seen before include "Help given in time of need" , "Assistance, support" , "Relief in time of distress" , "helping hand" , "Help, relief" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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