Grifting

Jordan Harbinger has addressed the topic of grifting in several episodes of his podcast, "The Jordan Harbinger Show". Here are some noteworthy discussions:

1. Pseudo Cults and Grifting: Jordan discusses the motivations behind pseudo cults, highlighting how their leaders profit from selling books, models, and giving paid talks. These grifts rely on spreading their ideas to gain more followers and social validation [1].

2. True Believers vs. Grifters: The distinction between true believers and grifters is explored, using examples like Alex Jones, who promotes products like colloidal silver, and televangelists who exploit people's beliefs for profit [2].

3. Law of Attraction as a Grift: Unfalsifiable claims in the Law of Attraction are discussed, illustrating how gurus manipulate people into believing they can achieve their desires if they follow specific, paid instructions. This tactic is compared to multilevel marketing schemes [3].

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     The Grift of Pseudo Cults

     00:46:06
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     2

     True Believers and Grifters

     01:03:56
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     The Grift of Law of Attraction

     00:52:56
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     Scam Psychology

     00:03:47
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     Trust and Scams

     00:08:27

4. Scam Psychology: Jordan and Gabriel Mizrahi delve into the psychology of scam victims, explaining why some people are repeatedly scammed and how different types of grifts, including business cults and guru scams, work [4].

5. Avoiding Financial Scams: Strategies to avoid credit card scams are shared, emphasizing the importance of being cautious and understanding the mechanics of fraud. This includes recognizing the red flags in seemingly lucrative offers [5].

These discussions reveal how grifters exploit people's trust and desires, often through unfalsifiable claims and social validation, making it crucial to stay informed and skeptical.