So - the first step in a con game is to identify the mark. This is probably the most important part of the entire scam. If the con artist tries to play a con on a mark that is too intelligent or savvy, then the game will not work and the con artist may find himself in jail at the end. Likewise, the mark cannot be too stupid either. A con game requires an interaction between the mark and the criminal. The mark has to make some affirmative steps for it to work.
There are a few characteristics of a mark that will grab the attention of a con artist. First, of course, the mark must have money. How much money depends on the scam the con artist is trying to perpetuate. Obviously a low-level "street" hustle requires less capital than a multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme. But, the mark must have some cash available.
Second, the mark must be able to be attracted to the scheme. The mark must have some psychological tick that can be exploited by the con artist. Once again, remember, the mark will eventually have to take some affirmative steps for the con to work.
More tommorrow.
There are a few characteristics of a mark that will grab the attention of a con artist. First, of course, the mark must have money. How much money depends on the scam the con artist is trying to perpetuate. Obviously a low-level "street" hustle requires less capital than a multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme. But, the mark must have some cash available.
Second, the mark must be able to be attracted to the scheme. The mark must have some psychological tick that can be exploited by the con artist. Once again, remember, the mark will eventually have to take some affirmative steps for the con to work.
More tommorrow.
NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS BLOG IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE NOR IS IT INTENDED TO BE LEGAL ADVICE. IF THE READER HAS ANY LEGAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE REFER TO AN ATTORNEY.
Have a great and fraud-free day.
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