Email from an heirless prince, probably (4)

I believe the answer is:

scam

(Other definitions for scam that I've seen before include "'A con, deception (4)'" , "Rip-off" , "Fraudulent trick or swindle" , "Fraudulent business scheme" , "Swindle (sl.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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