The Confidence Game The Confidence Game Maria Konnikova

The Confidence Game

How Con Artists Exploit Human Psychology

by Maria Konnikova

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About This Book

Masters of Deception (2016) exposes the psychological tactics fraudsters employ to manipulate their victims. This work examines why intelligent people accept improbable narratives and disregard warning signs, showing how fundamental aspects of human trust and hope become weapons in a con artist's arsenal.

Who Should Read This?

  • People convinced they’re immune to fraud and manipulation
  • Anyone interested in understanding human psychology and behavioral patterns
  • Individuals curious about the mechanics of confidence schemes

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