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die Abzocke (-n)
   rip-off, fleecing, con job (informal, slang)

Ist die Radiogebühr für die Internetnutzung also eine «Abzocke» der öffentlich-rechtlichen Anstalten?
Does that mean the radio fee for Internet use is a “rip-off” by the public broadcasters?

Related Words:
abzocken to con, fleece, rip off
   jdn abzocken con / fleece / rip off sb
der Abzocker rip-off artist, con man
die Abzockerin rip-off artist, con lady
die Abzockerei profiteering, ripping off, conning

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