Grift

"Grift" refers to the act of obtaining money or valuables through deception, trickery, or deceitful schemes. It involves misleading someone intentionally to gain a financial advantage, often through fraudulent methods like scams, false promises, or rigged transactions. The term is commonly used to describe dishonest schemes that exploit trust for personal gain, typically without the victim’s knowledge or consent. In essence, grift is a subtle form of theft carried out through cunning and manipulation rather than outright robbery.