The Subtle Trick Psychics and Shysters Use To Tease Information From People
And how to recognize it and combat it
Psychics and conmen have been confusing and entrapping people since the dawn of time. From historic characters like Rasputin and Bernie Madoff to modern scam artists who convince people to send money halfway around the world, there have always been people able to woo others and build credibility against all odds. It is easy to read stories about others’ misfortune and wonder how people fall for such cons. But it is actually easier than you think. There is a reason that scam artists manage to swindle billions of dollars out of people every year.
One of the ways that people manage to hook others into dubious schemes is by building credibility. In order to do so, these unscrupulous people often use a simple trick that is subtle and effective. They tease information out of people by asking seemingly innocuous questions.
There is a big difference between making a definitive statement and asking a question. If done correctly, most people won’t even know that a question was asked in the first place. This is how people like psychics make a living.
Here is how to recognize this tactic and a foolproof way to try and avoid it.
