How do they do it? That’s what we really wanted to dive into as we close out season two of Nickel and Crime (don’t worry, we’ll be back with season three very soon!). Because if there is one thing we know scammers excel at, it’s the skillful manipulation of human emotions to turn even the smartest among us into vulnerable prey.
In this episode, we’re looking back at the pyramid schemes, tech takeovers, deep fakes, good old fashioned analogue check-fraud, and more to examine how scammers exploit their victims’ deepest fears. We’re dissecting the common tactics and psychological swindles of fraudsters and scammers, and the ways they use stories, trust, and tech to hold a person hostage… because knowledge is power when it comes to avoiding becoming the next victim.
Yes, this is our final episode for season two, but we'll be back after a short break with more exploration into the brains of brazen financial criminals, so you can always stay one step ahead.