Grifters' Games is a term used to describe the activities of con artists, who use deception and manipulation to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. The term is derived from the four-letter word 'CONS, ' which is short for 'confidence games' or 'con games.' These are scams that involve convincing someone to part with their money or property by making false promises or using false pretenses. Grifters' Games can range from simple pickpocketing to elaborate schemes such as Ponzi schemes or pyramid schemes.