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swindle - A fraudulent scheme or action

Some people think that the government taxing them is its own sort of swindle.

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smuggle - To move goods illegally into or out of a country

The border guards were always on the lookout for people trying to smuggle guns into the country.

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mugger - A person who attacks and robs another in a public place

Darlene thought she was safe walking on a public street in broad daylight until a mugger ran off with her purse.

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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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embezzle - To secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for

The accountant was convincted of having embezzled money from the company, people were surprised that he had been doing it for 10 years before it was discovered.

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huckster - A person who sells things of questionable value

At the county fair, the huckster was selling tickets to a concert that had been cancelled. .

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hideout - A secret place where someone can hide from others, especially from the law.

The thieves retreated to their hideout after the robbery.

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counterfeit - Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.

Bill thought he got a bargain for an expensive watch on the street, until he found out that it was a counterfeit.

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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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filch - To pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way

In some states, filching something as small as a pack of gum can lead to being arrested.

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bandit - A robber or outlaw, especially one who is part of a group and operates in remote or wild areas.

The sheriff put up many wanted posters, because he was determined to catch the bandit who had robbed several businnesses and banks in town.

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swindle - Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions

Criminals have recently been swindling people by pretending to be IRS agents and demanding money.