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Hype

How Scammers, Grifters, Con Artists and Influencers are Taking Over the Internet - and Why We'Re Following

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Exploring the world of con artists and grifters in the digital age, this book delves into the psychology behind why people are drawn to deception and scams. Drawing from the author's experience as a Vice journalist and executive producer of the Netflix documentary Fyre, it offers an insightful analysis of modern-day snake oil salesmen and the allure of their schemes, revealing the persistent vulnerabilities that lead individuals to be duped.

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Hype, Gabrielle Bluestone

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2021
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Title
Hype
Subtitle
How Scammers, Grifters, Con Artists and Influencers are Taking Over the Internet - and Why We'Re Following
Language
English
Released
2021
Format
Paperback
Pages
352
ISBN13
9780008438678
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Exploring the world of con artists and grifters in the digital age, this book delves into the psychology behind why people are drawn to deception and scams. Drawing from the author's experience as a Vice journalist and executive producer of the Netflix documentary Fyre, it offers an insightful analysis of modern-day snake oil salesmen and the allure of their schemes, revealing the persistent vulnerabilities that lead individuals to be duped.