scamdicapper
n.— «The suit claimed the companies actually are “scamdicappers” instead of handicappers and use high-pressure sales techniques to squeeze money out of those who call their toll-free phone numbers.» —“Man settles with sports handicappers” by Mike Hoyem News-Press (Fort Myers, Florida) Dec. 27, 2003. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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