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n

An intentional misrepresentation of past or present facts in order to gain a personÂ’s trust so that she will transfer money or property to the individual making the misrepresentation. Also called a con game.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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