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Confidence tricks exploit victims using a combination of the victim's ______, naïveté, compassion, vanity, confidence, irresponsibility, and greed.
credulity
Researchers have defined confidence tricks as 'a distinctive species of fraudulent conduct. intending to further voluntary exchanges that are not mutually beneficial', as they 'benefit con operators ('con men') at the expense of their victims (the '______')'.
marks
Synonyms include con, ______ game, confidence scheme, ripoff, scam, and stratagem.
confidence
The perpetrator of a confidence ______ (or 'con trick') is often referred to as a confidence (or 'con') man, con artist, or a 'grifter'.
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The ______ game dates back at least to Ancient Greece.
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Study Notes
Confidence Trick Definition
- A confidence trick is an attempt to defraud a person or group after gaining their trust.
Characteristics
- Exploits victims using credulity, naïveté, compassion, vanity, confidence, irresponsibility, and greed.
- Involves fraudulent conduct, intending to further voluntary exchanges that are not mutually beneficial.
Terminology
- Synonyms for confidence trick include con, confidence game, confidence scheme, ripoff, scam, and stratagem.
- The perpetrator is often referred to as a confidence man, con artist, or a grifter.
History
- The shell game dates back to at least Ancient Greece.
- William Thompson (1821–1856) was the original "confidence man".
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Test your knowledge on confidence tricks and learn about the tactics used to defraud individuals or groups. Discover how these tricks exploit human traits such as trust, compassion, and greed.
