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The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It . . . Every Time

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Book Synopsis: “It’s a startling and disconcerting read that should make you think twice every time a friend of a friend offers you the opportunity of a lifetime.”—Erik Larson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dead Wake and bestselling author of Devil in the White City

Think you can’t get conned? Think again. The New York Times bestselling author of Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes explains how to spot the con before they spot you.

“[An] excellent study of Con Artists, stories & the human need to believe” –Neil Gaiman, via Twitter

A compelling investigation into the minds, motives, and methods of con artists—and the people who fall for their cons over and over again. While cheats and swindlers may be a dime a dozen, true conmen—the Bernie Madoffs, the Jim Bakkers, the Lance Armstrongs—are elegant, outsized personalities, artists of persuasion and exploiters of trust. How do they do it? Why are they successful? And what keeps us falling for it, over and over again? These are the questions that journalist and psychologist Maria Konnikova tackles in her mesmerizing new book. From multimillion-dollar Ponzi schemes to small-time frauds, Konnikova pulls together a selection of fascinating stories to demonstrate what all cons share in common, drawing on scientific, dramatic, and psychological perspectives. Insightful and gripping, the book brings readers into the world of the con, examining the relationship between artist and victim. The Confidence Game asks not only why we believe con artists, but also examines the very act of believing and how our sense of truth can be manipulated by those around us.

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Looking for a captivating read that will make you question everything? Look no further than "The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It . . . Every Time." This thought-provoking book by Maria Konnikova will open your eyes to the art of deception and the psychology behind falling for a con. Don't be fooled into thinking you're safe from con artists - learn how to spot them before they spot you. Get your copy today and become a master of spotting the signs of a scam.

With raving reviews from best-selling authors like Erik Larson, this book is a must-read. It delves deep into the minds and motivations of con artists, giving you a fascinating insight into their tactics. Maria Konnikova's writing will keep you captivated from start to finish, as you uncover the secrets behind some of the most notorious scams in history. Don't miss out on this excellent study of con artists and the human need to believe.

Discover the allure of the confidence game and the reasons why people keep falling for it. Maria Konnikova takes you on a journey through compelling stories of fraud, exposing the tricks used by conmen who manipulate our trust. From Ponzi schemes to small-time frauds, this book covers it all. Gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between con artists and their victims, and unravel the complexities of why our sense of truth can be so easily manipulated. Get your hands on this mesmerizing and insightful book today.

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