scheme

SCHEME noun

[ C ] uk/skiːm/ us scheme noun [C]
(DISHONEST)

a plan for making money, especially in a dishonest way

нечестный замысел, махинация
a scheme to steal money from investors
scheme verb [ I ] uk/skiːm/ us
to make a secret plan in order to get an advantage, usually by deceiving people

замышлять недоброе, строить тайные планы