The term 'Bogus Deal' is a phrase used to describe a fraudulent transaction or agreement. The crossword solution for this term is 'SCAM, ' which is an acronym for 'Swindle, Cheat, and Mislead.' A SCAM is a dishonest scheme designed to take advantage of someone by deceiving them into believing they are getting something of value when in reality they are not. Scams can involve financial fraud, identity theft, or other forms of deception.