bunko (Meaning)
bunko (n)
a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
bunko (n.)
A kind of swindling game or scheme, by means of cards or by a sham lottery.
bunko (v. t.)
To swindle by a bunko game or scheme; to cheat or victimize in any similar way, as by a confidence game, passing a bad check, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bunko
bunko Sentence Examples
- The scam artist was known for running elaborate bunko schemes to defraud unsuspecting victims.
- She fell victim to a bunko scheme promising extravagant returns on investment.
- Authorities cracked down on a bunko ring operating in the city, arresting several individuals involved in the fraud.
- The elderly couple lost their life savings in a bunko scam targeting retirees.
- Bunko artists often prey on vulnerable individuals with promises of easy money or fake prizes.
- Despite warnings from friends, she became ensnared in a bunko operation promising quick riches.
- The community organized a neighborhood watch program to protect residents from bunko schemes.
- The fraudulent telemarketers were caught running a bunko operation targeting seniors.
- The con artist used sophisticated tactics to carry out his bunko schemes without raising suspicion.
- The bank implemented new security measures to prevent bunko fraudsters from accessing customer accounts.
FAQs About the word bunko
a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless propertyA kind of swindling game or scheme, by means of cards or by a sham lotter
swindle, con,scam, scheme, hustle,racket, device, jig, shell game, fiddle
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The scam artist was known for running elaborate bunko schemes to defraud unsuspecting victims.
She fell victim to a bunko scheme promising extravagant returns on investment.
Authorities cracked down on a bunko ring operating in the city, arresting several individuals involved in the fraud.
The elderly couple lost their life savings in a bunko scam targeting retirees.
