Scams

Pay close attention - what you discover in this episode of Brain Games will keep you from falling for a scam. In a robbery, the victim is forced to give up money or possessions. In a scam or con, the victim hands over his or her valuables willingly. Each year, millions of people around the world fal...

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Other Authors: Infobase,, National Geographic Television & Film,
Format: Electronic
Language: English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : National Geographic Television & Film, [2015]
distributed by Infobase,
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (24 min., 3 sec.)) : sd., col.
Series: Brain games ; Season 5.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Scams: Introduction
  • (1:32)
  • Taking Things at Face Value
  • (3:43)
  • Magma Stones Experiment: Part 1
  • (3:19)
  • Magma Stones Experiment: Part 2
  • (2:31)
  • Card Game
  • (2:45)
  • T̂̂he Pigeon Drop: ̂̂Part 1
  • (5:04)
  • T̂̂he Pigeon Drop: ̂̂Part 2
  • (4:31)
  • Gullibility
  • (Credits)
  • (0:35)