Sentence:  As for the identities of those behind the plan, the mere mention of ‘some millionaire' reinforced the conviction of those who were ready to part with their money that they were onto a winner. While for others, the mere mention of the names Nestor Riley and Desmond Palmer was enough to confirm that this whole business was a <WSD>skank</WSD> which would end in tears. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  The act of cheating a person.