Sentence:  Humbugging is an unflattering term that relates to demanding or pressuring behaviour mainly in relation to money. ... Muriel Palmer said the respondent was <WSD>humbugging</WSD> her. Rosina Dickson said the respondent came up to her and asked her if she had any children and was "sort of" <WSD>humbugging</WSD> her. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  To play a trick on someone, to cheat, to swindle, to deceive.