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Michael Shermer Learns the Art of Con Games Part 2

The art of the con is as old as civilization, employing the skills of deception, misdirection, and the psychology of human greed and the desire to get something for nothing. In this episode Shermer...  
 
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Migslayer101 (2 months ago) Show Hide
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PWNT
fearzone2000 (3 months ago) Show Hide
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that is a classic.. and people always fall........ This tv show must be watch by everybody.
Hateblade (3 months ago) Show Hide
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"Herd mentality" in action. The guy figures that if his new buddies can give up their cash then why not me? Peer pressure plays a big role, too. Greed is only part of the equation.
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its like the con artists always say "You cant con an honest man"

I mean if the guy was completely decent , he will not act depending on his greed.
but this is how things done. you are greedy...some one will teach you a lesson someday.
TrickyNick79 (4 months ago) Show Hide
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That is something con artists say to justify their actions. You CAN con an honest man.

Con artists are not some sort of roaming judiciary handing out punishments to those they feel deserve it. They want the cash, regardless of whose it is.
markolas1 (4 months ago) Show Hide
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Hahaha...the "pigeon drop" - that was on an episode of the Golden Girls. Blanche & Sophia got suckered.
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jkun17 (6 months ago) Show Hide
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"go to the nearest pay phone and start charging things up on it"

man this episode is so dated lol

great show
OldeAtheist (1 month ago) Show Hide
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Pay phones still exist and why would you want to use a phone that could be easily traced to you?

The nice thing about pay phones is that they can call toll free numbers... well, toll free!

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