McGrath, thanks for that. We enjoyed the first set of CDs of The Grafters and I didn't get the impression it mean they were "cowboys" in the derogatory sense, so I am glad I got that right.

Over here, it would be one taking graft, i.e. a bribe, etc. as MMario noted.

Then we get into grift...a group of methods for obtaining money falsely through the use of swindles, frauds, dishonest gambling, etc.