The term SWINDLE DECOY is composed of two words, the first being 'SWINDLE' and the second being 'DECOY.' The term is used to describe a person or thing that is used to deceive or mislead someone in order to gain an advantage. The crossword solution for the term is SHILL, which is a person who pretends to be enthusiastic about a product or service in order to entice others to buy it. A SHILL is often employed by a business to promote their products or services.