Crossword Genius

His camera captured fraud (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scam

'fraud' is the definition.
(scam is a kind of fraud)

'his camera captured' is the wordplay.
'captured' indicates a hidden word.
'SCAM' can be found hidden inside 'his camera'.

(Other definitions for scam that I've seen before include "Fraudulent scheme, swindle" , "An informal swindle" , "Fraudulent action" , "Dodgy business" , "Con trick" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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