{"product_id":"con-artist-confidential-philip-stengel-9798280592209","title":"Con Artist Confidential: The Psychology Behind Scams \u0026 Manipulation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy do smart people fall for stupid scams?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Ponzi schemes to romance fraud, crypto pump-and-dumps to corporate deception, con artists have perfected the art of psychological warfare. This eye-opening book exposes the manipulative techniques behind history's most infamous scams-and the mental traps that make anyone vulnerable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCon Artist Confidential\u003c\/i\u003e, author Philip Stengel breaks down the minds of manipulators and victims alike. Drawing from real-world case studies, cognitive psychology, and social engineering tactics, he reveals how scammers exploit trust, emotion, and belief systems to control behavior and steal fortunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll uncover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe emotional triggers used by con artists to override logic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamous case studies like Bernie Madoff, BitConnect, Enron, and Tinder swindlers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe psychology of confidence tricks, false urgency, and groupthink\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow digital platforms have amplified deception in the modern era\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical tools to identify, resist, and recover from manipulation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you've been burned, know someone who has, or simply want to stay ahead of the game, this book is your armor against exploitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't just be scam-aware. Be scam-proof.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Philip Stengel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798280592209\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/19\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 182\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d","brand":"Philip Stengel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46880874365183,"sku":"9798280592209","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d11fca41-b9c7-4d31-b901-f4d09fbf070f.jpg?v=1747969986","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/con-artist-confidential-philip-stengel-9798280592209","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}