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Archetype of the Week: The Con Man |
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Written by Steve
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Thursday, 10 December 2009 18:01 |
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The Con Man specializes in finding people who want something for nothing and giving them nothing for something. When most people think of a con man, they imagine a ruthless criminal who steals money from little old ladies. While this is sometimes the case, the little old ladies aren't always blameless. In addition to exploiting the mark's trust, most cons also exploit their greed. Some con artists specialize in "short cons"--simple jobs that don't require much investment but also don't have high returns. Others prefer the "long con," which can require weeks or months of elaborate set-up, dozens of accomplices, and considerable working capital.
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