Practical tips to avoid getting scammed in life. The psychology of con artistry and how to inoculate yourself against it.
Apr 2025
367: Influencer Scams to Avoid - How to Spot Fake Gurus, Passive Income Lies & Online Business Scams!
<p class="p1"><span class="s4">In this episode you'll learn about 7 common influencer scams you need to avoid—from fake passive income promises to overpriced coaching programs that teach you nothing. These scams are everywhere on social media, and if you're not careful, they can ... Show More
15m 59s
Jan 2025
Encore - Why we get conned and how to avoid it, with Daniel Simons, PhD, and Christopher Chabris, PhD
From Ponzi schemes to email phishing identity thieves, the world can seem full of people who want to deceive us. Daniel Simons, PhD, and Christopher Chabris, PhD, co-authors of Nobody’s Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It, talk about the cognitive habits that pu ... Show More
34m 35s
Jul 2023
Why we get conned and how to avoid it, with Daniel Simons, PhD, and Christopher Chabris, PhD
From Ponzi schemes to e-mail phishing identity thieves, the world can seem full of people who want to deceive us. Daniel Simons, PhD, and Christopher Chabris, PhD, co-authors of the “Nobody’s Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It,” talk about the cognitive habits ... Show More
32m 50s