Why Intelligent People Get Conned (Paperback)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Independently Published, 2026

9798181925434

Serie: Libro 1 di 2 - The Psychology of Deception Series

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Paperback. Why Intelligent People Get ConnedHow Con Artists Exploit Trust, Hope and Human NatureYou probably think you'd never fall for a scam.Most people do.Yet every year intelligent, educated, successful people lose money, relationships, careers, and reputations to fraudsters who understand one simple truth: people are easier to deceive than they think.In Why Intelligent People Get Conned, author and mentalist Luke Jonas takes readers inside the psychology of deception, revealing how confidence tricksters, fraudsters, scammers, and social engineers manipulate trust, exploit emotions, and persuade ordinary people to make extraordinary mistakes. Drawing on years spent studying the mechanics of influence, misdirection, cold reading, and human behaviour, Jonas explains not just what con artists do-but why it works.Through fascinating real-world stories and classic scams including the Confidence Man, the Spanish Prisoner, Three Card Monte, Ponzi schemes, romance frauds, investment scams, impersonation cons, and modern AI-driven deception, readers will discover the hidden patterns that unite every successful con.Inside you'll learn: - Why intelligence is often no protection against fraud- The psychological triggers every con artist relies upon- How trust, hope, greed, fear, and social proof are weaponised- Why victims stay committed long after warning signs appear- The secrets behind cold reading, social engineering, and persuasion- How online scams, crypto frauds, and AI impersonation schemes work- Practical strategies to recognise and resist manipulation before it's too lateWritten in an engaging, accessible style, this book combines psychology, history, true crime, and behavioural science to expose the hidden machinery behind deception.The greatest trick a con artist ever performs is convincing you that you are too smart to be fooled.This book may be the most valuable insurance policy you'll ever read. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

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Titolo
Why Intelligent People Get Conned (Paperback)
Autore
Luke Jonas
Editore
Independently Published
Anno di pubblicazione
2026
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 13
9798181925434
Serie
Libro 1 di 2: The Psychology of Deception Series

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