Scams & Cons

The objects tricksters use to distract you


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Tell me what's on your mind.

In our last episode, I told you about social engineering -- how a con artist's patter can convince you to do anything. But sometimes props are needed to make that tale seem more real.

In this episode we talk about the devices and distractions tricksters use to keep you from noticing your money is slipping from your fingers. 

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Scams & ConsBy Jim Grinstead

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