Con artists often create a sense of urgency, fear, or excitement, such as saying you are in trouble or have won a prize.
Never give your Social Security number, bank account details, or passwords to someone who contacts you unexpectedly. 4. Common Types of Cons Con artists often create a sense of urgency,
A (short for "confidence game" or "confidence trick") is a swindle where a perpetrator (con artist) gains a victim's trust to take advantage of them, typically for financial gain. 1. How a "Con" Works bank account details
Pretending to be a government official (like DMV or IRS) or a family member in need. guaranteed high returns) are usually scams.
Offers that seem too good to be true (e.g., guaranteed high returns) are usually scams.