

150. Why Do People Get Scammed?
14 snips Jun 18, 2023
What makes scams so effective? The discussion dives into psychological factors that lead to gullibility, revealing unsettling personal stories and the emotional fallout of deceit. They also tackle the nature of scams in the age of AI and emphasize the need for awareness. By blending humor with cautionary tales, they explore historical examples like snake oil salesmen and introduce concepts like epistemic vigilance to help distinguish truth from deception. Join in for laughs and lessons on navigating trust in a world filled with manipulation!
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Grandson Bail Scam
- Angela Duckworth's mother was scammed out of $15,000.
- The scammers pretended her grandson was in jail and needed bail money.
Nigerian Email Scam
- Mike Maughan almost fell for a Nigerian email scam in 2003.
- He questioned how they knew his name, and they stopped replying.
Yes Man Scam
- Danny Wallace, author of "Yes Man," engaged with a scam for a social experiment.
- He traveled to Amsterdam to meet the scammers but didn't send money.