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Con Artists Using One of the Oldest Tricks in Their Book Still Fool PeopleReal life swindlers are still deceiving innocent people of cash and valuables every single day. So be forewarned, be vigilant and don’t allow yourself or someone you know to be their next victim.
A List of Common Con Jobs and Scams and What You Can Do to Avoid Being VictimizedA number of popular scams and con jobs are regular sources of income for people who aren't exactly as handsome as Paul Newman or Robert Redford. Learn how to avoid becoming the subject of a sting operation designed to rid you of your money.- The World's Best ConsBest cons ever performed in this world.
- Movie Review: Matchstick MenTuna Fish & Cigarettes: Ridley Scott brings Eric Garcia's novel to life on the big screen in a film starring Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell and Alison Lohman. Based on the novel by Eric Garcia.
- Recognizing Con Artists in Romantic RelationshipsWhether online or in person, con artists will seem like Price Charming. But you never get to meet their families and they seem to burn through money.
Famous Con Artists in HistoryThere have been con artists in history presumably as long as there have been people. When an opportunity to con people out of money or other resources is presented, there is bound to be a person who is willing to take advantage of the opportunity.
Top 10 Tips: Identifying a Door-to-Door Sales ScamDon't get scammed! Use these 10 tips to identify a potential scam in progress.
Identifying Door-to-Door Sales Scams: Expecting "Yes"Learn how not to get scammed. Don't let a con artist take your silence for consent.
Identifying Door-to-Door Sales Scams: Engaging BehaviorLearn how not to get scammed. Prepare yourself to rebuff some crafty engaging techniques.
Identifying Door-to-Door Sales Scams: Fast TalkLearn how not to get scammed. Con artists don't want you to consider their offer. They'll keep talking until you've paid.
Identifying Door-to-Door Sales Scams: Charitable AppealsLearn how not to get scammed. It's hard to reject an appeal for assistance, but you need to know that asking for help is a common con artist technique.
Identifying Door-to-Door Sales Scams: Mentioning MoneyLearn how not to get scammed. When identifying a door-to-door sales scam, know that the con artist might not even mention money or sales up front.
Identifying Door-to-Door Sales Scams: First ImpressionLearn how not to get scammed. Your first impression isn't always correct when it comes to identifying a door-to-door sales scam.
How Not to Be Victimized by Scam ArtistsWhether online or by mail or telephone, there are ways to protect yourself from falling prey to scam artists out to steal your identity and your money.
Protect Yourself from Con Artists and Bad Check PassersHow to distinguish between real and phony checks. Classic and modern check scams and fraud schemes.- Love, the Con Artist and the Scam Artist:Peter, the writer, and Paul, the love poet, dialogue about love and pseudo-love, as it pertains to con artists and scam artists.
- Are You Dating a Con Artist? Find Out Here!If you watch the news, you have probably seen some of the sad stories about lonely women who are targeted by con artists claiming a romantic interest. These stories rarely end well.
Protect Yourself from a Con Artist or ScamAfter being involved in a scam this past Christmas, I have learned some things through this experience I would like to pass along if you are ever asked to donate money or products, or purchase a service from someone you are not sure about.- How to Tell If You Have Been Taken by a Con ArtistSuddenly All of Wall Street looks as if a few highly placed con artists ripped off the entire system. Look to be at least a 1000 times bigger than the Enron Fraud. Good guys are failing while bad ones get saved. It is a typical con job gone mad on an unprecedented scale.
- Debunking Con Artist Managers in the Music IndustryDedication and beliefs in the ultimate possibilities of success open performers up for the predatory practices perpetrated by con artist managers (CAMs). Con artist managers have a number of objectives that their entire tissue of lies rest on.
- The Short Change Con: Production and PreventionThe short change con is a con using social engineering techniques to confuse a victim into giving up the wrong amount of change. This is one of the most effective hand to hand money exchange cons out their.
- Protecting Your Money From Con ArtistsSeveral famous people have been credited with the idea that for every sucker born, there are a hundred con artists born to take his money.
- How to Spot Cheaters, Con Artists, Commitment-Phobes, and Other Wrong MenHow to know if your man is a keeper, or if you should kick him to the curb.
Backgammon Con Artists, Hustlers, and Their VictimsBackgammon con artists, hustlers, and their victims are everywhere. Here's a quick look at their world.
America's Love/Hate Relationship With Con ArtistsAmerica's Love/Hate relationship with real life con artists has spawned hit movies like "The Sting" and "Catch Me If You Can."- Don't Fall Victim to a Con Artist: Tips for How to Protect YourselfA con artist is a smooth talker and in general likable. They gain your trust, and then prey on you.
- Don't Let Con Artists Pull These Scams on YouThey are everywhere-con artists who want your money. They may use the phone, Internet, or come door-to-door to pull of their schemes, but beware. They are out to get you.
- Work at Home Jobs: Where is the Real Money?Discuss scams and con artists on the Internet. Provides real life examples. Light humor.
New Jury Duty Scam to Try to Steal Your IdentityIndenity theft is on the rise. And the thieves out there has come up with a new way to try to trap you. It involves the idea that you failed to show up for jury duty. Learn about the new scam and protect yourself.
How to Spot a Con ArtistYou'll learn how to screen for con artists when meeting someone new including the new ways some guys are trying to fool women. Men can also use this guide to spot female cons.- He Always Showed Up in WinterShe recognized her uncle at the door. Someone had "conveniently" dropped him off-again after a three year absence. How long would he stay now?
Don't Get Caught in a ConCon artists like to call people up and make them think they've won a contest, but you can't win contests you didn't enter. The call is an attempt to con you.- Listen CarefullyHaste makes waste, not listening carefully or reading the fine print may lead to may difficulties.
How Young Musicians Can Compete with Major ActsTo become successful in the music business, it takes time, twice as much effort and enough integrity to stomach even the most slippery of con artists preying on those looking to make their dreams a reality.
How to Avoid the Con in ContractorFinding a reputable contractor can be a challenge and many people find themselves the victims of unscupulous service providers. Protect yourself from scam artists by following these two simple steps.- What Does a Criminal, Scammer or Con Artist Look Like?Honest and well intentioned people can find themselves the victim of a scammer. This is a factual account of an actual crime, how they operate and how to avoid becoming a victim of a crime dealing with real estate and apartment rentals.
- Accurate Psychic Readers: How Do I Find an Accurate Psychic Reader?Everywhere nowadays, you can see a lot of psychic reading services being offered.
- Beware of Con ArtistWatch what your signing.
10 Signs It's BS and What to Do About ItIn tough economic times when its a dog eat dog world and everyone fends for themselves, one must recognize classic BS signs and how to counteract being taken for a ride. Here's how to do it.
The KingfishThe broadcast past lives forever as the impulses continue to move through space. Someone or something may hear and watch them some day. The Kingfish might still bring some laughs that do not derive from racism.
