Author Question: Explain what constitutes a confidence game and whether a confidence game is theft or fraud. Include ... (Read 190 times)

dollx · **on:** Aug 13, 2018

Explain what constitutes a confidence game and whether a confidence game is theft or fraud. Include in your response several examples of a confidence game.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Status-based violations occur when an individual challenges a criminal's manhood or character,

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

amandanbreshears · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 13, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Confidence games are cons that are committed against victims to get their property. Confidence games are typically frauds in which victims give their money or property to the offender under false pretenses. There are several types of confidence games, such as pretending to be a banker, sending fake bills, and being a fake contractor.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE