How To Spot A Con Man

Chewy said:
yes I am looking for someone to invest in my trading system. Just send me a $50,000 account in my name and I will send you a check for the winnings. hahahaha. darn it I am not suppose to laugh. hahahahaha. ruins the con every time.
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No prob. I will send you a check for $100k. Deposit it, and send back to me the extra $50k immediately and you have a deal!
 
Bry said:
No prob. I will send you a check for $100k. Deposit it, and send back to me the extra $50k immediately and you have a deal!
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Oh Thank You the check is in the mail. Most generous of you.
 
It's simple. What I normally do when presented with offers or opportunity, is ask myself " Did I initiate this?" When I answer this question with a no. I walk away or hang up with extreme prejudice. Be wary of individuals using a Kramer frutes type of pitch.
 
Baron said:
They drive fancy cars and/or wear expensive clothes to give you the illusion they are doing well.
They mention things they've recently purchased for their spouses and girlfriends to make you feel like you would be able to do the same for the people you care about if you just jumped on the proposed deal.
They act like they've already got their own money tied up in bigger deals which is why they are looking for your investment "in the small stuff".
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Yeah the big ostentatious bigmouths are obvious scammers. What amazes me is how they can reel in so many suckers.
 
It's a matter of " sifting the chaff from the wheat ".
One might miss a " chance in a lifetime " opportunity being too judgemental.
 
marketsurfer said:
Having moved to South Florida, I quickly discovered this area is crawling with schemers, dreamers and outright con men. I want to start this thread to share ways on how to spot someone who is out to con you.

My number one tell is that they insist on speaking with you or meeting with you PRIOR to sharing any details of their "deal or project".

They try to make you sign an NDA even if there is no reason for it. If they are so easy to go around, they don't have a relationship to begin with --

Another strong tell, which I learned from Rearden Metal on this site, and it has proven true is that they insist on calling you Buddy or Friend before they even know you.

Would like to see what others have used to smoke out these unsavory characters.

Thanks,

surf
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Come to NY, they will eat you alive.. Anyway, your focus shouldn't be on a con man, but on the bigger picture... And the bigger picture is, the Whole world (system ) is a scam.. Taxes, the president, wars, debt, a lot churches, etc... Even these big time charities... Most people focus on individuals too much.. Be aware of the bigger problem..
 
MarketAddict said:
Come to NY, they will eat you alive.. Anyway, your focus shouldn't be on a con man, but on the bigger picture... And the bigger picture is, the Whole world (system ) is a scam.. Taxes, the president, wars, debt, a lot churches, etc... Even these big time charities... Most people focus on individuals too much.. Be aware of the bigger problem..
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I worked in NYC for 7 years. There are far more confidence men /scams in fl.

surf
 
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