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     • short′ con′, [ Slang.] Slang Terms any simple confidence game involving a relatively small amount of money.
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   • Con job A deceptive or fraudulent scheme or plan designed to trick or deceive someone, often for financial gain. “Con job” is a slang term used to describe a con or scam. For example, “She pulled off an elaborate con job, convincing people to invest in a non-existent company.”

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   What is a short con & a long end?

   • THE SHORT CON AND THE LONG END Working the tat is a short con, or a one-time scam that takes the mark for the money they happen to have on hand. Con here is a shortening of confidence trick, in which a dupe hands over valuables as a token of confidence or trust in a con man (or woman, as the case may be).

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   What is a con game?

   • 14. Con game A con game, short for confidence game, is a scam or fraudulent scheme in which the perpetrator gains the trust of the victim and manipulates them into giving up money or valuables. It often involves psychological manipulation and persuasion.

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   What is a long con?

   • Also called the 'big con', the long con is a complex caper where the mark is strung along until the victim offers up their money, often willingly, expecting to get much more back in return. The person in charge who manages the finances and divides up the proceeds of the con.

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   What is a con man?

   • A con man, short for “confidence man,” is someone who gains the trust or confidence of others in order to deceive or defraud them. They often manipulate their victims using charm, persuasion, and false promises. For instance, a person might say, “He’s a notorious con man, able to convince anyone of anything.”

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   What is a con artist?

   • A con artist who gains the confidence of his mark to manipulate them. Giving the mark a taste of the profits with an initial scam, gaining trust with a ‘convincer’ to feed the victim’s appetite for more.

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3. spyscape.com › article › spyscapes-glossary-of-conThe SPYSCAPE Glossary of Con Artist Slang

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   Con artists are the magicians of film - we suspect the double-cross is coming yet we get duped while admiring the illusion. Like spies, cons come in disguise, seducing us with diabolical promises and secret, coded language.

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   short con n. also short coin, short con game, short con racket, short money racket. [abbr. SE short ( time) + con n.1 (8)] 1. ( US Und.) any variety of confidence trick that can be performed spontaneously and on the spot, with no elaborate props, preparation etc.

5. www.wordreference.com › definition › short conshort con - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   short′ con′, [Slang.] Slang Terms any simple confidence game involving a relatively small amount of money.

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   Short con definition: any simple confidence game involving a relatively small amount of money.. See examples of SHORT CON used in a sentence.

9. fluentslang.com › slang-for-consTop 48 Slang For Cons – Meaning & Usage - FluentSlang

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   Mar 1, 2024 · Let us guide you through the shady underworld of cons with our curated collection of the most common and intriguing slang used by con artists. Get ready to be both entertained and informed as we unveil the secrets behind the language of deception.

10. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 7205711 Swindling Slang Terms from The Grifters - Mental Floss

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    Dec 7, 2015 · “You talk the lingo,” short con grifter Roy says to Myra, and so do we. Here are 11 swindling slang terms from The Grifters, and the stories behind them. 1. ON THE GRIFT. “You're on the...