buncos

noun

variants or bunkos
plural of bunco
as in scams
an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value they were experts at that bunco, having fleeced wide-eyed tourists for years

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  1. scams
  2. shell games
Noun
  • The duo shared an apartment and both had extensive criminal histories, including theft and financial scams, across various states.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Kair noted that property scams happen hundreds of times a year, usually targeting seniors and typically involving realtors or lawyers.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of scams
Noun
  • Fortunately, the authors of the study point out several things states can and should do to prevent these kinds of financial shell games.
    — Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Budget shell games, in other words.
    — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Definition of shell games
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