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 their valuables willingly. Each year, millions of people around the world fall for some sort of scam or fraud. Through a series of interactive games and experiments, you'll discover how easily your brain is deceived. Scammers and con artists make it their business to know how your brain works, and how to use its flaws to their advantage. Play along to discover how your brain is wired to initially believe everything it hears, what it finds most tempting in an ad or sales pitch, and how simply being human can lead you into some sticky situations.
Stars: Kevin Francis Brodie, Jim Coan, Jenna Drew
Director(s): Michael Nigro
Writer(s): Adam 'Tex' Davis, Andy Fram, Jerry Kolber