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Why Do We Fall for Get Rich Quick Schemes

Why Do We Fall for Get Rich Quick Schemes

FromDuped: The Dark Side of Online Business


Why Do We Fall for Get Rich Quick Schemes

FromDuped: The Dark Side of Online Business

ratings:
Length:
58 minutes
Released:
May 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

If you’ve ever been duped and immediately blamed yourself for it, you’re not the only one.  Yes, we all have a level of personal responsibility, but that doesn’t negate the fact that humans are primed to fall for get rich quick schemes. So why is that?  In this episode of Duped, we’re flipping the script. Instead of talking about how to prevent getting scammed, we’re exploring why were are so damn susceptible to it.   We discuss: A brief history of get rich quick schemes. Five telltale signs you’re being scammed. How rugged individualism and the American dream play a role in why we get sucked into schemes. Why do prosperity gospel and manifestation prime us to be taken in by schemes? What is confirmation bias and what role does it play in our decision-making? For detailed show notes and links to everything mentioned in this episode, please visit duped.online. For more Duped, including monthly bonus episodes, join the Patreon.
Released:
May 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (51)

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve been duped by a celebrity entrepreneur or coach, or watched with wonderment as people do downright dirty things to grow their business online, this is the show for you. When it comes to starting and growing a business online, there’s no denying the appeal of a flexible, freedom-filled life where you can make more money than you ever imagined. But behind the glossy images on Instagram and big promises, there’s a dark side. In Duped, your hosts Dr. Michelle Mazur and Maggie Patterson do a deep dive into everything that’s wrong with the online business world. From scammy life coaches to sleazy sales practices to cult and MLM style tactics we talk about all of it. You’ll learn what to watch for as a consumer so you can protect yourself from falling prey to these tricks and tactics.