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Question 1

The phrase "letting the cat out of the bag" is said to have originated from which type of scam? clip joint
*pig-in-a-poke
barred winner
glim-dropper

Question 2

An attempt to defraud a person or group by gaining their confidence is known as a ______. false charity
confidence trick
gas can
subway attendant

Question 3

The scam that trades on the promise of insider knowledge to beat a gamble, stock trade, or other monetary action is called a ___________. Spanish prisoner
Thai gem
wire game
badger game

Question 4

The confidence trick known as the ________ involves the mark assisting an elderly, weak, or infirmed stranger to keep the mark’s money safe for him/her. glim-dropper
change-raising
false charity
pigeon drop