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1. spyscape.com › article › spyscapes-glossary-of-conThe SPYSCAPE Glossary of Con Artist Slang

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   Con artists are the magicians of film - we suspect the double-cross is coming yet we get duped while admiring the illusion. Like spies, cons come in disguise, seducing us with diabolical promises and secret, coded language. If you’re in the game, you need to speak the lingo.

2. fluentslang.com › slang-for-consTop 48 Slang For Cons – Meaning & Usage - FluentSlang

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   Mar 1, 2024 · A con man, short for “confidence man,” is someone who gains the trust or confidence of others in order to deceive or defraud them. They often manipulate their victims using charm, persuasion, and false promises.

3. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogThe Art of the Con and Why People Fall for It - Psychology Today

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   Sep 26, 2019 · By definition, a con artist is a manipulator who cheats, or tricks, others through persuading them to believe something that is not true. Through deception, they fool people into believing...

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4. www.reddit.com › r › todayilearnedTIL: The term "con man" (or "con artist") is actually short ...

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   TIL: The term "con man" (or "con artist") is actually short for "confidence man" and also led to the use of "con" as a verb. The terms came into popular use during the mid-1800s.

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   Our guide to British slang words, lingo & expressions includes regional variations from the Queen's English, Cockney, to Welsh colloquialisms.

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   Mar 25, 2024 · Boy or girl? Or maybe a they-bie? Find out with a gender reveal party game ‒ from virtual gender reveal games to gender reveal games for outside.

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   What is a con man?

   • A con man, short for “confidence man,” is someone who gains the trust or confidence of others in order to deceive or defraud them. They often manipulate their victims using charm, persuasion, and false promises. For instance, a person might say, “He’s a notorious con man, able to convince anyone of anything.”

   Top 48 Slang For Cons – Meaning & Usage - FluentSlang

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   What is a con game?

   • 14. Con game A con game, short for confidence game, is a scam or fraudulent scheme in which the perpetrator gains the trust of the victim and manipulates them into giving up money or valuables. It often involves psychological manipulation and persuasion.

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   What is a con job slang?

   • Con job A deceptive or fraudulent scheme or plan designed to trick or deceive someone, often for financial gain. “Con job” is a slang term used to describe a con or scam. For example, “She pulled off an elaborate con job, convincing people to invest in a non-existent company.”

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   What is a confidence man?

   • 1. A man who exploits the vulnerability of others for his own sake by manipulating and taking advantage of their confidence (the act of which is known as a confidence trick or game). It is the common abbreviation of the full term, "confidence man."

   Con man - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   What is a con artist?

   • A con artist who gains the confidence of his mark to manipulate them. Giving the mark a taste of the profits with an initial scam, gaining trust with a ‘convincer’ to feed the victim’s appetite for more.

   The SPYSCAPE Glossary of Con Artist Slang

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   What is a confidence game?

   • The confidence game, as scam artistry is called, is one of the oldest tricks in the trade. It exploits people’s trust. Human nature is on the side of these masters of fraud when it comes to defrauding their marks, or victims, and contributes to the con’s enduring success.

   The Art of the Con and Why People Fall for It - Psychology Today

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8. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › con+manCon man - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   con man. 1. A man who exploits the vulnerability of others for his own sake by manipulating and taking advantage of their confidence (the act of which is known as a confidence trick or game). It is the common abbreviation of the full term, "confidence man."