Tory scam? (3)
I believe the answer is:
con
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'tory' is the first definition.
(abbreviation for conservative)
'scam?' is the second definition.
(both can mean a fraudulent scheme)
(Other definitions for con that I've seen before include "Deception; disadvantage" , "Swindle; steer" , "Trick, deceive" , "Study - swindle" , "one in pen?" .)