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Questions and Answers
Fifty years ago, con men always needed face-to-face interaction to swindle people.
Fifty years ago, con men always needed face-to-face interaction to swindle people.
True (A)
Modern scammers always operate locally, making them easier to trace.
Modern scammers always operate locally, making them easier to trace.
False (B)
The speaker never impersonated an airline pilot.
The speaker never impersonated an airline pilot.
False (B)
The speaker wrote 2.5 billion in bad checks.
The speaker wrote 2.5 billion in bad checks.
The speaker began consulting with the FBI before the age of 20.
The speaker began consulting with the FBI before the age of 20.
The speaker has consulted with the FBI for over 40 years.
The speaker has consulted with the FBI for over 40 years.
A red flag in scams is when someone immediately asks for your autograph.
A red flag in scams is when someone immediately asks for your autograph.
Scammers always encourage victims to take their time when providing credit card details.
Scammers always encourage victims to take their time when providing credit card details.
Romance scams have decreased in recent years.
Romance scams have decreased in recent years.
Requesting personal information unexpectedly is not a red flag.
Requesting personal information unexpectedly is not a red flag.
Scammers sometimes pretend to represent a bank's fraud department.
Scammers sometimes pretend to represent a bank's fraud department.
It's safe to provide personal information if an emailer seems trustworthy.
It's safe to provide personal information if an emailer seems trustworthy.
Providing your social security number to strangers is generally safe.
Providing your social security number to strangers is generally safe.
Modern scammers often lack compassion and empathy.
Modern scammers often lack compassion and empathy.
The speaker only pretended to be a lawyer.
The speaker only pretended to be a lawyer.
Purchasing greendot cards is a common request in scams.
Purchasing greendot cards is a common request in scams.
The speaker intentionally wrote good checks.
The speaker intentionally wrote good checks.
It is safe to share your security codes with someone claiming to be from the bank.
It is safe to share your security codes with someone claiming to be from the bank.
The role the speaker played the longest was a judge.
The role the speaker played the longest was a judge.
If someone asks for money immediately, it might be a scam.
If someone asks for money immediately, it might be a scam.
Flashcards
Modern Scammer Characteristics
Modern Scammer Characteristics
Modern scammers operate globally, often from places like Moscow, using technology to deceive without needing face-to-face interaction, and typically lack empathy.
Urgent Financial Demands
Urgent Financial Demands
Pressuring victims for immediate financial details or urging urgent purchases like greendot cards is a scam tactic.
Romance Scam
Romance Scam
Asking for substantial amounts of money from someone you have never met in person.
Unexpected Info Requests
Unexpected Info Requests
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Unsolicited Contact Rule
Unsolicited Contact Rule
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Immediate Money Request
Immediate Money Request
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Bank Impersonation
Bank Impersonation
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Study Notes
- Fifty years ago, con men were well-dressed, had great vocabularies and were likable, requiring face-to-face interaction to swindle people.
- Today, scammers operate from anywhere in the world, such as Moscow, using laptops and lacking compassion, making them more dangerous.
- The speaker is known for his past as a con artist, impersonating roles like an airline pilot, doctor, and lawyer between ages 16 and 21.
- The speaker wrote $2.5 million in bad checks.
- The speaker was arrested at 21 and began working with the FBI at 26.
- The speaker has been consulting with the FBI for about 43 years, dealing with various scams.
Red Flags in Scams
- The first red flag is when someone asks for money immediately
- Scammers pressure victims to provide credit card details, bank account numbers, or purchase greendot cards urgently.
- Romance scams have doubled in the last few years, where victims are asked for large sums of money by someone they've never met.
- The second red flag is when personal information is requested unexpectedly.
- Scammers may impersonate bank fraud department representatives and ask for sensitive details like security codes.
- Never provide money or personal information to unsolicited callers or emailers.
- Social security numbers and dates of birth are examples of personal information.
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