Con artists and their exploits Quiz

Con artists often gain trust by displaying official-looking credentials, creating a false sense of legitimacy.

The 'pigeon drop' technique is a confidence trick where the scammer pretends to find a large sum of money, enticing victims to participate.

'Grifting' in the world of con artists refers to engaging in small-scale fraud or swindling.

The 'grandparent scam' involves con artists impersonating a grandchild in distress to extort money from the elderly.

In the context of scams, the term '419' refers to the Nigerian Criminal Code section related to fraud.

The term 'confidence trick' is often used to describe a con artist's skill in manipulating and deceiving others through charm and persuasion.

The primary goal of a pyramid scheme is to recruit investors, generating returns for earlier participants while requiring continuous recruitment.

'Phishing' in identity theft involves using deceptive emails or websites to trick individuals into providing sensitive information.

A 'boiler room' in investment scams refers to a high-pressure sales environment used to promote fraudulent investments.

In a 'bait and switch' scam, con artists lure victims with an attractive offer and then present a different, less favorable offer.

Groupthink involves individuals being influenced by others in a group setting, leading to the adoption of certain behaviors or attitudes.

A 'long con' in the context of scams is a deceptive scheme that necessitates a lengthy and elaborate setup to succeed.

Social proof is a psychological principle involving individuals' tendency to follow the lead of others or conform to group behavior.

The key characteristic of a 'ponzi scheme' is that returns to existing investors are paid from funds contributed by new investors, with no legitimate profits.

'Grooming' in the context of scams refers to the process of preparing a victim for a long-term scam.