Before we leave this topic, let's talk about once again how a con man uses his own understanding of psychology to his benefit.
Everyone on this planet will have some time in his life when he is emotionally vulnerable. It is at these times when our "guard" is down, when we are more vulnerable to sales pitches and "investment" schemes. Con men, the ones that are good at it anyway, can spot these emotional downturns and use it to their advantage.
How can we guard ourselves from such emotional states? There is no simple answer. We have a hard enough time recognizing when we are emotionally vulnerable, much less when someone is trying to take advantage of us when we are in such a state. The best advice I can give (other than the obvious - always check "investment" schemes with a qualified attorney, CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner or other professional), is to always remember that if something sounds too good to be true, it generally is.
That and always have good friends who can help you through such bad periods of our lives.
Everyone on this planet will have some time in his life when he is emotionally vulnerable. It is at these times when our "guard" is down, when we are more vulnerable to sales pitches and "investment" schemes. Con men, the ones that are good at it anyway, can spot these emotional downturns and use it to their advantage.
How can we guard ourselves from such emotional states? There is no simple answer. We have a hard enough time recognizing when we are emotionally vulnerable, much less when someone is trying to take advantage of us when we are in such a state. The best advice I can give (other than the obvious - always check "investment" schemes with a qualified attorney, CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner or other professional), is to always remember that if something sounds too good to be true, it generally is.
That and always have good friends who can help you through such bad periods of our lives.
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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