wangle

To obtain or achieve by cleverness or deceit, especially in persuading someone.

To extricate oneself by subtle or indirect means, as from difficulty; wriggle.

To obtain through manipulative or deceitful methods.

To falsify, as records.

To achieve through contrivance or cajolery.

The act of wangling

an instance of accomplishing something by scheming or trickery

achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods

tamper, with the purpose of deception