When Joel received an e-mail that promised him a million dollars, he hoped it wasn't a scam.
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guise -
A deceptive appearance that is intended to deceive
Using the guise of helping older women, the thief was initially friendly and then robbed them.
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decoy -
An object made to resemble something else, to lure someone into a trap.
The spies set up a decoy vehicle, that looked the same as their own car, to mislead their pursuers.
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pilfer -
To steal, especially in small quantities
People were outraged when they discovered that one of the congregants had been pilfering change from the charity boxes.
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quackery -
Deceptive or dishonest practices, particularly in fields such as health, medicine, or business, that are designed to exploit others.
The doctor was exposed for his quackery, selling false cures that he claimed could heal any disease.
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ruse -
A ploy or stratagem used to manipulate a situation in one's favor, often by hiding one's true intentions or motives.
His apparent offer to help was just a ruse to get access to her personal information.
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crook -
A person who is dishonest or a criminal
The crook was caught red-handed by the police as he left the house he had just robbed.
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smokescreen -
A distraction or false front used to mislead or deceive others.
The flashy website and ad campaign turned out to be a smokescreen so people would be distracted from paying attention to the company's declining sales.
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rascal -
A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way)
Dennis the Menace was a famous rascal, using his childlike innocence to distract from his mischief.
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devious -
Showing a skillful use of dishonest tactics to achieve goals.
It took a while for the District Attorney to realize that the politician was using devious methods to hide the fact that he was taking bribes.
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heist -
A robbery
Putting on their masks and loading their guns, the bank robbers knew the heist was imminent.
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shenanigans -
Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering
Because of Wall Street's shenanigans, the American economy collapsed in 2008.