Lydia Benecke - The Psychology of Manipulation - Fraud, Deceit and Gaslighting

From fraud, deceit and gaslighting

Fraudsters, con artists and charlatans share one central ability: they control the emotions of others - and whoever controls emotions also controls decisions. The goals of such manipulators range from attention and affection to money and status.

Criminal psychologist Lydia Benecke explains through case studies how these methods of manipulation work. Anyone who believes they are immune to such tactics is mistaken - an error that has already brought many to ruin. Only those who understand the psychological strategies of manipulation can consciously protect themselves and avoid becoming victims.