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Phishing, e.g (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scam

(Other definitions for scam that I've seen before include "Swindle (sl.)" , "Screw" , "Fraudulent action" , "Fraud, dishonest scheme" , "ploy" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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