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Shady scheme requiring computers to be set up (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scam

'shady scheme' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'computers to be set up' is the wordplay.
'computers' becomes 'Macs' (Apple Macs).
'to be set up' is a reversal indicator (in a down clue, letters go up).
'macs' backwards is 'SCAM'.

'requiring' acts as a link.

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

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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