It's hot in Paris (5)
I believe the answer is:
fraud
(Other definitions for fraud that I've seen before include "Scam" , "Deceit, especially financial" , "Swindle" , "Impostor" , "Criminal deception" .)
I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.
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