The con artists are charming and persuasive. They can approach you in person, on the phone, over the Internet, or through the media.
Most people feel they are too smart to be conned.
The fact is people from all walks of life are defrauded every day and lose billions of dollars every year. A stranger approaches you about finding a large amount of money and wants to share it with you. Bank Examiner A person claims to be a bank official or detective and wants you to withdraw your money to catch a crooked employee. No bank or police agency will ask you to withdraw your money for any reason. The Obit Column Sting Fast-buck artists send a surviving spouse bills for phony debts, purchases, etc.