Trust is a delicate thing, and scammers know it. Con artists and their ilk can masterfully weave lies and false promises to manipulate innocent passersby — before taking advantage of them for a big payout.
It might seem easy to avoid a scam, but professional con artists know plenty of tricks to play upon your human nature and pull the wool over your eyes. In fact, there’s some incredibly common tricks that everyone should be aware of for their own safety.