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In today’s episode, we cover deception and fraud with Chris Chabris. Chris is a research psychologist, Senior Investigator at Geisinger Health System, visiting fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study, and associate professor of Psychology and co-director of the Neuroscience Program at Union College in New York.
Scammers and con men are everywhere these days, but how can you recognize when you’re being scammed, what behaviors or habits of your own should be aware of that tip you off as a potential victim, and what tactics do scammers, businesses, and governments use on us to get what they want?
What to Listen For
Introduction – 0:00
Why are people fascinated by conmen and scammers?
How did AJ get scammed in Thailand and what can you learn to avoid being scammed anywhere?
How scammers choose their targets – 13:44
What 4 key cognitive habits do scammers exploit in their targets and how can you stop them from exploiting those habits in you?
How we help scammers to scam us – 33:50
What do we unconsciously do to help people deceive us?
How do people get away with large scale fraud and deception?
What are the 4 hooks that businesses and governments use to deceive us?
The weapons of scammers – 52:30
How do scammers and con men use words and memories against us?
How does your memory deceive you every time you try to remember something?
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Don’t Get Fooled: How Con Artists Gain Your Trust | Chris Chabris | The Art of Charm podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
