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Phishing attempt, say (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scam

(Other definitions for scam that I've seen before include "Fraudulent action" , "Racket" , "Con trick" , "Screw" , "Swindle (sl.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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