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
  • Officials also recommend watching drinks closely, avoiding food or drinks from strangers and remaining alert to potential online dating scams.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The world of spellwork scams has been documented at length on Reddit, where users report paying anonymous healers for palm readings and magical cleansings.
    — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 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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“Buncos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buncos. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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