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Episode 2472:

Financial manipulators prey on emotions, weaving elaborate sob stories to exploit kind and generous people for money, assets, or credit. Christine Luken shares key warning signs, from their dramatic tales to their ability to shift personal problems onto others. By recognizing these tactics, you can protect yourself and direct your generosity toward those who truly need it.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.christineluken.com/how-to-spot-a-financial-manipulator/

Quotes to ponder:

"They chronically take advantage of other people, usually playing on their emotions, to persuade them into giving up access to money, assets, or credit."

"Financial manipulators don’t seek help from the cynical, the critical, or the pessimists. They target the kind, the generous, and the optimists who always see the good in others."

"Financial manipulators will toss their problem at you like a hot potato. You have to be smart enough - and strong enough - to let it drop on the floor."

Episode references:

National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA): https://www.napsa-now.org

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