Hustles (6)
I believe the answer is:
hoaxes
(Other definitions for hoaxes that I've seen before include "Deceptive tricks" , "Malicious deceptions" , "Spoofs, shams" , "Deceptions or frauds" .)
I've seen this clue in the Newsday.
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