Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

con-job

noun

/ˈkɒnˌdʒɒb/

Definition

A deceptive or fraudulent scheme designed to trick someone into giving up money or information.

Examples

The salesman pulled a con-job on the unsuspecting customers.
After falling for the con-job, she realized she had lost a significant amount of money.
He was jailed for running a con-job that targeted the elderly.

Meaning

A con-job refers to a scam or trick in which someone is deceived into believing something false, often with the intention of gaining something of value, such as money or personal information.