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“I see dumb people” – Learn to cold-read like a so-called “psychic.”

Posted 35 weeks 1 day ago by Paul Michael

Consumer Affairs

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I don’t believe in psychics, palm readers, telekinesis or mediums. Not because I’m a huge skeptic but because I’ve been researching them for years and have found NO evidence that their skills are real. And what’s more, I’m seriously angry that these frauds prey on people who are mourning, and very open to suggestion, just to make money. It’s sick. Now, I’ll show you some of the fruits of my labor and how you, yes you, can cold read just like a psychic. Maybe this will help prove once and for all that it’s all bunk.

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Street market scams. Don't believe the hype.

Posted 1 year ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Life Hacks

Market

Part three of my Real Hustle compliation is the one I have wanted to feature for a very long time. The other two posts were lighter in nature, this one is more grim as it involves more of your hard-earned cash being swindled from you. And it's personal to me because, well, I fell victim to the first con featured. I consider myself a fairly smart guy, but I was way too naive in college. A hard lesson learned.

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Carnival Of Scams - Top 4 fairground cons

Posted 1 year ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Life Hacks

Fairground

Go to the fairground, get taken for a ride. Yep, those sneaky Real Hustlers are at it again. This time they've been uncovering the basic tricks and cons performed by your friendly neighborhood fairground staff.

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