rakeoff
/ˈreɪkˌɔf/
noun
- A dishonest or illegal way of making money, especially by taking a share of profits or by cheating someone.
- The scam involved a rakeoff on every sale made through the fake charity.
- Investigators discovered a rakeoff scheme where employees pocketed customer refunds.
- The politician was accused of taking a rakeoff from the construction contract.
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