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Dishonest scheme ( Informal ) (4)

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I believe the answer is:

scam

(Other definitions for scam that I've seen before include "Fraudulent trick or swindle" , "Screw" , "'A con, deception (4)'" , "Dodgy business" , "Dubious operation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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