Intriguing development (4)

I believe the answer is:

scam

(Other definitions for scam that I've seen before include "Fraud, trick (slang)" , "Fraud, dishonest scheme" , "Screw" , "'A con, deception (4)'" , "Rip off" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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