Published Jan 15, 2016

#169: The Psychology of Scam Artists & How Not to Get Duped

Dive into the mind of a con artist with Maria Konnikova as she uncovers the psychological tactics behind scams, the emotional intelligence that both scammers and victims share, and the critical strategies individuals can employ to safeguard themselves from being deceived.

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#169: The Psychology of Scam Artists & How Not to Get Duped

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Unveiling Deception

The Con Artist's Tale

Avoiding Financial Fraud

The Confidence Game

Unveiling Con Men

The Art of the Con

Deciphering Deception

Decisions and Rationality

The Con Artist's Mind

Persuasion Tactics

Building Trust Online

Con Artists' Traits

The Power of Stories

Unveiling Con Artists

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Con Artists' Psychology

Scam Strategies

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Con Artists' Psychology

Scam StrategiesMaria Konnikova explores the intricate psychology behind scams, focusing on how con artists manipulate their victims. She reveals the tactics used to build trust, engage emotions, and persuade targets, highlighting the thin line between marketing and deception.

Scam Strategies

Victims' VulnerabilitiesMaria Konnikova examines the psychological mechanisms that make us susceptible to scams, focusing on cognitive biases and self-deception. She offers insights into how con artists exploit these vulnerabilities and provides strategies to protect oneself from being duped.

Victims' Vulnerabilities

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