con job

noun

, Informal.

1. an act or instance of duping or swindling.
2. an act or instance of lying or talking glibly to convince others or get one's way.

Word History and Origins

Origin of con job¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

And the unfolding tale of how this con job got on the air should be troubling for anyone who cares about good journalism.

From The Daily Beast