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The sucker’s dilemma: The psychology of getting conned

The sucker’s dilemma: The psychology of getting conned
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Which would make you feel worse — losing $100 to a pickpocket on a busy street or donating $100 to charity, only to find out it was a scam? For many people, it’s the latter. Being cheated by someone you decided to trust is distinctly infuriating. Getting suckered triggers strong emotions — and no...

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