"Ah, it is not difficult to deceive me! I myself am glad to be deceived!" - once exclaimed the great classic. But it’s not easier for people who have become victims of a fraudster. They are completely sincerely perplexed: "How could I be so gullible?" Scolding the present time, the decline of morals, the government. Curse the evil fate and almost immediately with some manic persistence fall for the bait of the next Ostap Bender. Giving him sometimes the last money in store for a rainy day. So how not to be in a similar situation? How to calculate a fraudster in a timely manner?
Instruction manual
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Remember that any fraudster is a subtle psychologist. He accurately recognizes the "weak spot" of the potential victim. He knows how to "drive" to a lonely, trusting pensioner, how to attract the attention of a naive young couple, how to become a best friend and rub into the trust of some "unrecognized genius" with exorbitant aplomb. And for this he first of all needs some information about him. Therefore, if a random acquaintance is trying to "untwist" you in a frank conversation, to learn as much as possible about you - this is an occasion to be wary and carefully evaluate your opponent. Ask yourself a simple question: "Why does he even need this?" And resist the temptation to answer: "This is because I am so smart, interesting and talented!", "This is because I am so beautiful and prominent!" This is where vigilance just doesn’t hurt.
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If you are offered (of course, on the most favorable and exclusive terms!) Some kind of money transaction or participation in the "financial pyramid" - think not three, but thirty three times! Especially if at the same time they promise "golden mountains" and money in bags. This is almost certainly a real scam. Remember the old wise rule: free cheese can only be found in a mousetrap. And in no case be afraid to offend your "good man" with your refusal! If he is really good, he will understand everything correctly and will not be offended. If a fraudster - he needs it.
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Often remember the sensational stories with MMM, Khoper-Invest, Tibet and other companies to which gullible fellow citizens have entrusted their considerable savings. This will help you protect yourself from bitter disappointment when the next "voiced nightingale" appears on the threshold of your apartment, promising a fabulously profitable profit.
