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Association fallacy
An association fallacy is an inductive informal fallacy of the type hasty generalization or red herring which asserts that qualities of one thing are inherently qualities of another, merely by a...
An association fallacy is an inductive informal fallacy of the type hasty generalization or red herring which asserts that qualities of one thing are inherently qualities of another, merely by a...
Betrayal
Betrayal (or backstabbing) is the breaking or violation of a presumptive contract, trust, or confidence that produces moral and psychological conflict within a relationship amongst individ...
Betrayal (or backstabbing) is the breaking or violation of a presumptive contract, trust, or confidence that produces moral and psychological conflict within a relationship amongst individ...
Big Lie
The Big Lie is a propaganda technique.
The Big Lie is a propaganda technique.
BioPerformance
BioPerformance is a multi-level marketing company that sells fuel additives, often in the form of "gas pills", which are claimed to increase fuel efficiency in automobiles.
BioPerformance is a multi-level marketing company that sells fuel additives, often in the form of "gas pills", which are claimed to increase fuel efficiency in automobiles.
Black Jester theory
The Black Jester theory is a philosophical view that explores the ideas of pointlessness in life.
The Black Jester theory is a philosophical view that explores the ideas of pointlessness in life.
Bluff (poker)
In the card game of poker, a bluff is a bet or raise made with a hand which is not thought to be the best hand.
In the card game of poker, a bluff is a bet or raise made with a hand which is not thought to be the best hand.
Caller ID spoofing
Caller ID spoofing is the practice of causing the telephone network to display a number on the recipient's Caller ID display that is not that of the actual originating station.
Caller ID spoofing is the practice of causing the telephone network to display a number on the recipient's Caller ID display that is not that of the actual originating station.
Camouflage
Camouflage is a method of concealment that allows otherwise visible animals, military vehicles, or other objects to remain unnoticed by blending with their environment.
Camouflage is a method of concealment that allows otherwise visible animals, military vehicles, or other objects to remain unnoticed by blending with their environment.
Card stacking
Card stacking is a propaganda technique that seeks to manipulate audience perception of an issue by emphasizing one side and repressing another.
Card stacking is a propaganda technique that seeks to manipulate audience perception of an issue by emphasizing one side and repressing another.
Charlatan
A charlatan is a person practicing quackery or some similar confidence trick in order to obtain money, fame or other advantages via some form of pretense or deception.
A charlatan is a person practicing quackery or some similar confidence trick in order to obtain money, fame or other advantages via some form of pretense or deception.
Cheating in poker
Cheating in poker is any behavior outside the rules that is intended to give an unfair advantage to one or more players.
Cheating in poker is any behavior outside the rules that is intended to give an unfair advantage to one or more players.
Cheque fraud
Cheque fraud/check fraud refers to a category of criminal acts that involve making the unlawful use of cheques in order to illegally acquire or borrow funds that do not exist within the ac...
Cheque fraud/check fraud refers to a category of criminal acts that involve making the unlawful use of cheques in order to illegally acquire or borrow funds that do not exist within the ac...
Coin rolling scams
Coin-rolling related scams are a collection of scams involving rolls of coins that typically victimize banks and large retail stores.
Coin-rolling related scams are a collection of scams involving rolls of coins that typically victimize banks and large retail stores.
Coin-matching game
A coin-matching game is a confidence trick in which two con artists set up one victim.
A coin-matching game is a confidence trick in which two con artists set up one victim.
Confidence trick
A confidence trick is an attempt to defraud a person or group by gaining their confidence.
A confidence trick is an attempt to defraud a person or group by gaining their confidence.
Copyfraud
Copyfraud is a term coined by Jason Mazzone to describe situations where individuals and institutions illegally claim copyright ownership of the public domain and other breaches of copyright law...
Copyfraud is a term coined by Jason Mazzone to describe situations where individuals and institutions illegally claim copyright ownership of the public domain and other breaches of copyright law...
Corinthian leather
Corinthian leather is a term coined by the advertising agency Bozell to describe the upholstery used in certain Chrysler luxury vehicles beginning in 1974.
Corinthian leather is a term coined by the advertising agency Bozell to describe the upholstery used in certain Chrysler luxury vehicles beginning in 1974.
Corked bat
In baseball, a corked bat is a specially modified baseball bat that has been filled with cork or other lighter, less dense substances to make the bat lighter without losing much power.
In baseball, a corked bat is a specially modified baseball bat that has been filled with cork or other lighter, less dense substances to make the bat lighter without losing much power.
Counter-illumination
Counter-illumination is a method of camouflage in which an animal produces light to match an illuminated background, such as the ocean surface or sky.
Counter-illumination is a method of camouflage in which an animal produces light to match an illuminated background, such as the ocean surface or sky.
Counterfeit money
Counterfeit money is imitation currency produced without the legal sanction of the state or government.
Counterfeit money is imitation currency produced without the legal sanction of the state or government.
Cover-up
A cover-up is an attempt, whether successful or not, to conceal evidence of wrong-doing, error, incompetence or other embarrassing information.
A cover-up is an attempt, whether successful or not, to conceal evidence of wrong-doing, error, incompetence or other embarrassing information.
Crocodile tears
Crocodile tears (or superficial sympathy) are a false or insincere display of emotion such as a hypocrite crying fake tears of grief.
Crocodile tears (or superficial sympathy) are a false or insincere display of emotion such as a hypocrite crying fake tears of grief.
Curveball (informant)
Rafid Ahmed Alwan al-Janabi (رافد أحمد علوان, ; born 1968), known by the Central Intelligence Agency cryptonym "Curveball", is an Iraqi citizen who defected from Iraq in 1999, claiming tha...
Rafid Ahmed Alwan al-Janabi (رافد أحمد علوان, ; born 1968), known by the Central Intelligence Agency cryptonym "Curveball", is an Iraqi citizen who defected from Iraq in 1999, claiming tha...
Cyril Despres
Cyril Despres (born July 24, 1974 in Nemours, France) is a French rally racing motorcycle rider, resident of Andorra.
Cyril Despres (born July 24, 1974 in Nemours, France) is a French rally racing motorcycle rider, resident of Andorra.
Deception
Deception, beguilement, deceit, bluff, mystification, bad faith, and subterfuge are acts to propagate beliefs that are not true, or not the whole truth.
Deception, beguilement, deceit, bluff, mystification, bad faith, and subterfuge are acts to propagate beliefs that are not true, or not the whole truth.
Delusion
A delusion is a belief held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary.
A delusion is a belief held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary.
Denial
Denial is a defense mechanism postulated by Sigmund Freud, in which a person is faced with a fact that is too uncomfortable to accept and rejects it instead, insisting that it is not true despit...
Denial is a defense mechanism postulated by Sigmund Freud, in which a person is faced with a fact that is too uncomfortable to accept and rejects it instead, insisting that it is not true despit...
Destabilisation
The word destabilisation can be applied to a wide variety of contexts such as attempts to undermine political, military or economic power.
The word destabilisation can be applied to a wide variety of contexts such as attempts to undermine political, military or economic power.
Disguise
A disguise can be anything which conceals or changes a person's physical appearance, including a wig, glasses, makeup, costume or other ways.
A disguise can be anything which conceals or changes a person's physical appearance, including a wig, glasses, makeup, costume or other ways.
Dissimulation
Dissimulation is a form of deception in which one conceals the truth.
Dissimulation is a form of deception in which one conceals the truth.
Domain name scams
Domain name scams are types of Intellectual property scams or confidence scams in which unscrupulous domain name registrars attempt to generate revenue by tricking businesses into buying, listin...
Domain name scams are types of Intellectual property scams or confidence scams in which unscrupulous domain name registrars attempt to generate revenue by tricking businesses into buying, listin...
Domain slamming
Domain slamming (officially referred to as unauthorized transfers) is a form of Intellectual property scam and confidence scam in which the offending domain name registrar attempts to tric...
Domain slamming (officially referred to as unauthorized transfers) is a form of Intellectual property scam and confidence scam in which the offending domain name registrar attempts to tric...
Dummy corporation
A dummy corporation or dummy company is an entity created to serve as a front or cover for one or more companies.
A dummy corporation or dummy company is an entity created to serve as a front or cover for one or more companies.
Economical with the truth
Economical with the truth is popularly used as a euphemism for deceitful, whether by volunteering false information (i.e., lying) or by deliberately holding back relevant facts.
Economical with the truth is popularly used as a euphemism for deceitful, whether by volunteering false information (i.e., lying) or by deliberately holding back relevant facts.
Electronic deception
In telecommunication, the term electronic deception means the deliberate radiation, reradiation, alteration, suppression, absorption, denial, enhancement, or reflection of electromagnetic energy...
In telecommunication, the term electronic deception means the deliberate radiation, reradiation, alteration, suppression, absorption, denial, enhancement, or reflection of electromagnetic energy...
Employment fraud
Employment fraud, or occupational Fraud, is the scamming of people seeking or performing employment, giving them the false hope of earning wages of which they are often desperately in need.
Employment fraud, or occupational Fraud, is the scamming of people seeking or performing employment, giving them the false hope of earning wages of which they are often desperately in need.
Evasion (ethics)
Evasion is, in ethics, an act that deceives by stating a true statement that is irrelevant or leads to a false conclusion.
Evasion is, in ethics, an act that deceives by stating a true statement that is irrelevant or leads to a false conclusion.
Exaggeration
Exaggeration is a representation of something in an excessive manner.
Exaggeration is a representation of something in an excessive manner.
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Fake memoirs
Fake memoirs form a category of literary forgery in which a wholly or partially fabricated autobiography, memoir or journal of an individual is presented as fact.
Fake memoirs form a category of literary forgery in which a wholly or partially fabricated autobiography, memoir or journal of an individual is presented as fact.
Fake orgasm
Faking orgasm refers to the act of pretending to have an orgasm without actually experiencing one.
Faking orgasm refers to the act of pretending to have an orgasm without actually experiencing one.
Faked death
A faked death, or pseudocide, occurs when an individual leaves evidence to suggest that he or she is dead in order to mislead others.
A faked death, or pseudocide, occurs when an individual leaves evidence to suggest that he or she is dead in order to mislead others.
False advertising
False advertising or deceptive advertising is the use of false or misleading statements in advertising.
False advertising or deceptive advertising is the use of false or misleading statements in advertising.
False document
A false document is a literary technique employed to create verisimilitude in a work of fiction.
A false document is a literary technique employed to create verisimilitude in a work of fiction.
False flag
False flag operations are covert operations designed to deceive in such a way that the operations appear as though they are being carried out by other entities.
False flag operations are covert operations designed to deceive in such a way that the operations appear as though they are being carried out by other entities.
False premise
A false premise is an incorrect proposition that forms the basis of a logical syllogism.
A false premise is an incorrect proposition that forms the basis of a logical syllogism.
Falsity
Falsity (from Latin falsitas) or falsehood is a perversion of truth originating in the deceitfulness of one party, and culminating in the damage of another party.
Falsity (from Latin falsitas) or falsehood is a perversion of truth originating in the deceitfulness of one party, and culminating in the damage of another party.
Feint
Feint is a French term that entered English from the discipline of fencing.
Feint is a French term that entered English from the discipline of fencing.
Fiddle game
The fiddle game is a confidence trick, involving two men.
The fiddle game is a confidence trick, involving two men.
Fine print
Fine print, small print, or "mouseprint" is less noticeable print smaller than the more obvious larger print it accompanies that advertises or otherwise describes or partially descri...
Fine print, small print, or "mouseprint" is less noticeable print smaller than the more obvious larger print it accompanies that advertises or otherwise describes or partially descri...
Foreclosure rescue scheme
A foreclosure rescue scheme is a scam that targets those whose house is facing potential foreclosure.
A foreclosure rescue scheme is a scam that targets those whose house is facing potential foreclosure.
Forgery
Forgery is the process of making, adapting, or imitating objects, statistics, or documents with the intent to deceive.
Forgery is the process of making, adapting, or imitating objects, statistics, or documents with the intent to deceive.
Frameup
A frame-up or setup is an American term referring to the act of framing someone, that is, providing false evidence or false testimony in order to falsely prove someone guilty of a ...
A frame-up or setup is an American term referring to the act of framing someone, that is, providing false evidence or false testimony in order to falsely prove someone guilty of a ...
Fraud
In criminal law, a fraud is an intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual; the related adjective is fraudulent.
In criminal law, a fraud is an intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual; the related adjective is fraudulent.
Fraud deterrence
Fraud deterrence has gained public recognition and spotlight since the 2002 inception of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Fraud deterrence has gained public recognition and spotlight since the 2002 inception of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Front organization
A front organization is any entity set up by and controlled by another organization, such as intelligence agencies, organized crime groups, banned organizations, religious or political groups, a...
A front organization is any entity set up by and controlled by another organization, such as intelligence agencies, organized crime groups, banned organizations, religious or political groups, a...
Gaming the system
Gaming the system can be defined as "using
The rules and procedures meant to protect a system in order, instead, to manipulate the system for a
Desired outcome".
Gaming the system can be defined as "using
The rules and procedures meant to protect a system in order, instead, to manipulate the system for a
Desired outcome".
Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse in which false information is presented with the intent of making a victim doubt his or her own memory and perception.
Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse in which false information is presented with the intent of making a victim doubt his or her own memory and perception.
Ghostwriter
A ghostwriter is a writer who writes books, articles, stories, reports, or other texts that are officially credited to another person.
A ghostwriter is a writer who writes books, articles, stories, reports, or other texts that are officially credited to another person.
Good cop/bad cop
Good cop/bad cop, known in British military circles as Mutt and Jeff and also called joint questioning and friend and foe, is a psychological tactic used for interrogation.
Good cop/bad cop, known in British military circles as Mutt and Jeff and also called joint questioning and friend and foe, is a psychological tactic used for interrogation.
Government-organized demonstration
Government-organized demonstrations or state demonstrations are demonstrations which are organized by the government of that nation in which ultranationalist ideas are expressed.
Government-organized demonstrations or state demonstrations are demonstrations which are organized by the government of that nation in which ultranationalist ideas are expressed.
Green goods scam
The green goods scam, also known as the "green goods game", was a fraudulent scheme popular among 19th-century "confidence games" in the United States.
The green goods scam, also known as the "green goods game", was a fraudulent scheme popular among 19th-century "confidence games" in the United States.
Greenwashing
Greenwashing (a compound word modelled on "whitewash"), or "green sheen", is a form of spin in which green PR or green marketing is deceptively used to promote the perception that an organizati...
Greenwashing (a compound word modelled on "whitewash"), or "green sheen", is a form of spin in which green PR or green marketing is deceptively used to promote the perception that an organizati...
Gullibility
Gullibility is a failure of social intelligence in which a person is easily tricked or manipulated into an ill-advised course of action.
Gullibility is a failure of social intelligence in which a person is easily tricked or manipulated into an ill-advised course of action.
Half-truth
A half-truth is a deceptive statement that includes some element of truth.
A half-truth is a deceptive statement that includes some element of truth.
Honesty
Honesty refers to a facet of moral character and denotes positive, virtuous attributes such as integrity, truthfulness, and straightforwardness along with the absence of lying, cheating, or theft.
Honesty refers to a facet of moral character and denotes positive, virtuous attributes such as integrity, truthfulness, and straightforwardness along with the absence of lying, cheating, or theft.
Human disguise
A human disguise is a concept in computer science, fantasy, folklore, mythology, religion, literary tradition, iconography and science fiction whereby non-human beings such as aliens, angels, de...
A human disguise is a concept in computer science, fantasy, folklore, mythology, religion, literary tradition, iconography and science fiction whereby non-human beings such as aliens, angels, de...
Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy is the state of pretending to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that one does not actually have.
Hypocrisy is the state of pretending to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that one does not actually have.
Impostor
An impostor or imposter is a person who pretends to be somebody else, often to try to gain financial or social advantages through social engineering, but just as often for purposes of espi...
An impostor or imposter is a person who pretends to be somebody else, often to try to gain financial or social advantages through social engineering, but just as often for purposes of espi...
Incomplete comparison
An incomplete comparison is a misleading argument popular in advertising.
An incomplete comparison is a misleading argument popular in advertising.
Intellectual dishonesty
Intellectual dishonesty is dishonesty in performing intellectual activities like thought or communication.
Intellectual dishonesty is dishonesty in performing intellectual activities like thought or communication.
Interpersonal deception theory
Interpersonal deception theory (IDT) attempts to explain the manner in which individuals deal with actual or perceived deception on the conscious and subconscious levels while engaged in face-to...
Interpersonal deception theory (IDT) attempts to explain the manner in which individuals deal with actual or perceived deception on the conscious and subconscious levels while engaged in face-to...
Job fraud
Job fraud refers to fraudulent or deceptive activity or representation on the part of an employee or prospective employee toward an employer.
Job fraud refers to fraudulent or deceptive activity or representation on the part of an employee or prospective employee toward an employer.
Johann Hari
Johann Eduard Hari is a British journalist who was a columnist at The Independent and The Huffington Post, and contributed to several other publications, before, in 2011, admitting to pl...
Johann Eduard Hari is a British journalist who was a columnist at The Independent and The Huffington Post, and contributed to several other publications, before, in 2011, admitting to pl...
Joseph Weil
Joseph "Yellow Kid" Weil (July 1, 1875—February 26, 1976) was one of the best known American con men of his era.
Joseph "Yellow Kid" Weil (July 1, 1875—February 26, 1976) was one of the best known American con men of his era.
Journalistic scandal
Journalism scandals are high-profile incidents or acts, whether intentional or accidental, that run contrary to the generally accepted ethics and standards of journalism, or otherwise violate th...
Journalism scandals are high-profile incidents or acts, whether intentional or accidental, that run contrary to the generally accepted ethics and standards of journalism, or otherwise violate th...
Langbar International
Langbar International is a limited company that was listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange as Crown Corporation Limited in 2003 and is subject of the biggest sh...
Langbar International is a limited company that was listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange as Crown Corporation Limited in 2003 and is subject of the biggest sh...
Lie
To lie is to hold something which one knows is not the whole truth to be the whole truth, intentionally.
To lie is to hold something which one knows is not the whole truth to be the whole truth, intentionally.
Lip sync
Lip sync, lip-sync, lip-synch is a technical term for matching lip movements with sung or spoken vocals.
Lip sync, lip-sync, lip-synch is a technical term for matching lip movements with sung or spoken vocals.
Lip-synching in music
Lip-synching in music is "moving the lips in synchronization with pre-recorded speech or song" to give the appearance of a 'live' performance.
Lip-synching in music is "moving the lips in synchronization with pre-recorded speech or song" to give the appearance of a 'live' performance.
Literary forgery
Literary forgery (also literary mystification, literary fraud or literary hoax) refers to writing, such as a manuscript, memoir or literary work presented as genuine.
Literary forgery (also literary mystification, literary fraud or literary hoax) refers to writing, such as a manuscript, memoir or literary work presented as genuine.
Long firm
A long firm (also known as a consumer credit fraud) is a trading company set up for fraudulent purposes; the basic operation is to run the company as an apparently legitimate business, gradu...
A long firm (also known as a consumer credit fraud) is a trading company set up for fraudulent purposes; the basic operation is to run the company as an apparently legitimate business, gradu...
Machiavellianism
Machiavellianism is, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, "the employment of cunning and duplicity in statecraft or in general conduct", deriving from the Italian Renaissance diploma...
Machiavellianism is, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, "the employment of cunning and duplicity in statecraft or in general conduct", deriving from the Italian Renaissance diploma...
Magic (illusion)
Magic is a performing art that entertains audiences by staging tricks or creating illusions of seemingly impossible or supernatural feats using natural means.
Magic is a performing art that entertains audiences by staging tricks or creating illusions of seemingly impossible or supernatural feats using natural means.
Magic pipe
A magic pipe is a surreptitious change to a ship's oily water separator, or other waste-handing equipment, which allows waste liquids to be discharged in contravention of maritime pollution regu...
A magic pipe is a surreptitious change to a ship's oily water separator, or other waste-handing equipment, which allows waste liquids to be discharged in contravention of maritime pollution regu...
Making false statements
Making false statements is the common name for the United States federal crime laid out in Section 1001 of Title 18 of the United States Code, which generally prohibits lying to or concealing (i...
Making false statements is the common name for the United States federal crime laid out in Section 1001 of Title 18 of the United States Code, which generally prohibits lying to or concealing (i...
Malvertising
Malvertising (from "malicious advertising") is the use of online advertising to spread malware.
Malvertising (from "malicious advertising") is the use of online advertising to spread malware.
Mathemagician
A mathemagician is a mathematician who is also a magician.
A mathemagician is a mathematician who is also a magician.
Media manipulation
Media manipulation is an aspect of public relations in which partisans create an image or argument that favours their particular interests.
Media manipulation is an aspect of public relations in which partisans create an image or argument that favours their particular interests.
Military deception
Military deception refers to attempts to mislead enemy forces during warfare.
Military deception refers to attempts to mislead enemy forces during warfare.
Minimisation (psychology)
Minimisation is a type of deception involving denial coupled with rationalisation in situations where complete denial is implausible.
Minimisation is a type of deception involving denial coupled with rationalisation in situations where complete denial is implausible.
Misdirection (magic)
Misdirection is a form of deception in which the attention of an audience is focused on one thing in order to distract its attention from another.
Misdirection is a form of deception in which the attention of an audience is focused on one thing in order to distract its attention from another.
Misprision of treason
Misprision of treason is an offence found in many common law jurisdictions around the world, having been inherited from English law.
Misprision of treason is an offence found in many common law jurisdictions around the world, having been inherited from English law.
Mock auction
A Mock auction is a scam usually operated in a street market, disposal sale or similar environment, where cheap and low quality goods are sold at high prices by a team of confidence tricksters.
A Mock auction is a scam usually operated in a street market, disposal sale or similar environment, where cheap and low quality goods are sold at high prices by a team of confidence tricksters.
Nettech
Nettech Private Limited, known simply as Nettech, is a computer networking training provider headquartered in Kolkata, India.
Nettech Private Limited, known simply as Nettech, is a computer networking training provider headquartered in Kolkata, India.
Noble lie
In politics a noble lie is a myth or untruth, often, but not invariably, of a religious nature, knowingly told by an elite to maintain social harmony or to advance an agenda.
In politics a noble lie is a myth or untruth, often, but not invariably, of a religious nature, knowingly told by an elite to maintain social harmony or to advance an agenda.
Obstruction of justice
The crime of obstruction of justice, in United States jurisdictions, refers to the crime of interfering with the work of police, investigators, regulatory agencies, prosecutors, or other (usuall...
The crime of obstruction of justice, in United States jurisdictions, refers to the crime of interfering with the work of police, investigators, regulatory agencies, prosecutors, or other (usuall...
Office of International Treasury Control
The Office of International Treasury Control is a seemingly elaborate fraudulent organization which claims to be associated with the United Nations and the Federal Reserve, the central bank of t...
The Office of International Treasury Control is a seemingly elaborate fraudulent organization which claims to be associated with the United Nations and the Federal Reserve, the central bank of t...
Paternalistic deception
Paternalistic deception is deception that is ostensibly performed for the deceived individual's own good by a person assuming a paternalistic role, whether they are their actual parent or not.
Paternalistic deception is deception that is ostensibly performed for the deceived individual's own good by a person assuming a paternalistic role, whether they are their actual parent or not.
Perfidy
In the context of war, perfidy is a form of deception, in which one side promises to act in good faith (e.g.
In the context of war, perfidy is a form of deception, in which one side promises to act in good faith (e.g.
Perjury
Perjury, also known as forswearing, is the willful act of swearing a false oath or affirmation to tell the truth, whether spoken or in writing, concerning matters material to a judicial pr...
Perjury, also known as forswearing, is the willful act of swearing a false oath or affirmation to tell the truth, whether spoken or in writing, concerning matters material to a judicial pr...
Perverting the course of justice
Perverting the course of justice, in Canadian, English, Hong Kong, and Irish law, is a criminal offence in which someone prevents justice from being served on himself or on another party.
Perverting the course of justice, in Canadian, English, Hong Kong, and Irish law, is a criminal offence in which someone prevents justice from being served on himself or on another party.
Pig in a poke
The idioms pig in a poke and sell a pup refer to a confidence trick originating in the Late Middle Ages, when meat was scarce, but cats and dogs were not.
The idioms pig in a poke and sell a pup refer to a confidence trick originating in the Late Middle Ages, when meat was scarce, but cats and dogs were not.
Pious fiction
A pious fiction is a narrative that is presented as true by the author, but is considered by others to be fictional albeit produced with an altruistic motivation.
A pious fiction is a narrative that is presented as true by the author, but is considered by others to be fictional albeit produced with an altruistic motivation.
Pious fraud
Pious fraud (lat.: pia fraus) is a term used to describe fraud in religion or medicine; for example, a pious fraud can be the act of counterfeiting a miracle or result in a sacred text f...
Pious fraud (lat.: pia fraus) is a term used to describe fraud in religion or medicine; for example, a pious fraud can be the act of counterfeiting a miracle or result in a sacred text f...
Placebo
A placebo (; placēbō, “I shall please” from placeō, “I please”) is a simulated or otherwise medically ineffectual treatment for a disease or other medical condition intended to deceive t...
A placebo (; placēbō, “I shall please” from placeō, “I please”) is a simulated or otherwise medically ineffectual treatment for a disease or other medical condition intended to deceive t...
Placebo button
A placebo button, also called an idiot button, is a push-button with apparent functionality that actually has no effect when pressed, analogous to a placebo.
A placebo button, also called an idiot button, is a push-button with apparent functionality that actually has no effect when pressed, analogous to a placebo.
Plain folks
"Plain Folks" is a form of propaganda.
"Plain Folks" is a form of propaganda.
Poisoning the well
Poisoning the well (or attempting to poison the well) is a logical fallacy where adverse information about a target is pre-emptively presented to an audience, with the intention of discred...
Poisoning the well (or attempting to poison the well) is a logical fallacy where adverse information about a target is pre-emptively presented to an audience, with the intention of discred...
Polite lie
A polite lie is a lie that a politeness standard requires, and which is usually known to be untrue by both parties.
A polite lie is a lie that a politeness standard requires, and which is usually known to be untrue by both parties.
Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes
Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes is a landmark work on the subject of propaganda by French philosopher, theologian, and sociologist Jacques Ellul.
Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes is a landmark work on the subject of propaganda by French philosopher, theologian, and sociologist Jacques Ellul.
Psychological manipulation
Psychological manipulation is a type of social influence that aims to change the perception or behavior of others through underhanded, deceptive, or even abusive tactics.
Psychological manipulation is a type of social influence that aims to change the perception or behavior of others through underhanded, deceptive, or even abusive tactics.
Psychological subversion
Psychological subversion (PsychSub) is the name given by Susan Headley to a method of verbally manipulating people for information.
Psychological subversion (PsychSub) is the name given by Susan Headley to a method of verbally manipulating people for information.
Quaker Gun
A Quaker Gun is a deception tactic that was commonly used in warfare during the 18th and 19th centuries.
A Quaker Gun is a deception tactic that was commonly used in warfare during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Rabbi Menachem Youlus
Menachem Youlus, a Baltimore rabbi and Torah scribe, who received world-wide applause, for having boasted that he had rescued Holocaust-era Torah scrolls has confessed and pleaded guilty on 02 F...
Menachem Youlus, a Baltimore rabbi and Torah scribe, who received world-wide applause, for having boasted that he had rescued Holocaust-era Torah scrolls has confessed and pleaded guilty on 02 F...
Rape by deception
Rape by deception is a crime in which the perpetrator gains the victim's sexual consent and compliance through deception.
Rape by deception is a crime in which the perpetrator gains the victim's sexual consent and compliance through deception.
Referer spoofing
In computer security, referrer spoofing or ref tar spoofing is the sending of incorrect referrer information in an HTTP request, sometimes with the aim of gaining unauthorized access to a ...
In computer security, referrer spoofing or ref tar spoofing is the sending of incorrect referrer information in an HTTP request, sometimes with the aim of gaining unauthorized access to a ...
Referrer spoofing
In HTTP networking, typically on the World Wide Web, referrer spoofing is the sending of incorrect referrer information in an HTTP request in order to prevent a website from obtaining accurate d...
In HTTP networking, typically on the World Wide Web, referrer spoofing is the sending of incorrect referrer information in an HTTP request in order to prevent a website from obtaining accurate d...
Reid technique
The Reid Technique is a method of questioning subjects and assessing their credibility.
The Reid Technique is a method of questioning subjects and assessing their credibility.
Ron Weaver
Ron Weaver was a college football player for the University of Texas.
Ron Weaver was a college football player for the University of Texas.
Scam genealogical book
The popularity of genealogy, encouraged by the increasing use of the Internet is encouraging a number of people to mass-market what authorities regard as scam "genealogical books" which are some...
The popularity of genealogy, encouraged by the increasing use of the Internet is encouraging a number of people to mass-market what authorities regard as scam "genealogical books" which are some...
Scams in intellectual property
Scams in intelectual property or invention scams are a type of scam in which either inventors are lured to pay money for developing an idea but do not follow up on it, or investors pay money for...
Scams in intelectual property or invention scams are a type of scam in which either inventors are lured to pay money for developing an idea but do not follow up on it, or investors pay money for...
Self-deception
Self-deception is a process of denying or rationalizing away the relevance, significance, or importance of opposing evidence and logical argument.
Self-deception is a process of denying or rationalizing away the relevance, significance, or importance of opposing evidence and logical argument.
Sham surgery
Sham surgery is a faked operative intervention that omits the step thought to be therapeutically necessary.
Sham surgery is a faked operative intervention that omits the step thought to be therapeutically necessary.
Shill
A shill, plant, or stooge is a person who publicly helps a person or organization without disclosing that he has a close relationship with that person or organization.
A shill, plant, or stooge is a person who publicly helps a person or organization without disclosing that he has a close relationship with that person or organization.
Sick baby hoax
The success of sick child scams and sick baby hoaxes relies on a particular compassion in people towards children.
The success of sick child scams and sick baby hoaxes relies on a particular compassion in people towards children.
Smoke and mirrors
Smoke and mirrors is a metaphor for a deceptive, fraudulent or insubstantial explanation or description.
Smoke and mirrors is a metaphor for a deceptive, fraudulent or insubstantial explanation or description.
Snapper Puzzle
A snapper is a hoax mechanical puzzle consisting of a pointed piece attached to a notched dowel and a hollow block with a secondary hole along its length through which a rubber-band is stretched...
A snapper is a hoax mechanical puzzle consisting of a pointed piece attached to a notched dowel and a hollow block with a secondary hole along its length through which a rubber-band is stretched...
Society of Young Magicians
The Society of Young Magicians (S.Y.M.) is a group of magicians, age seven through seventeen, which is sponsored by the Society of American Magicians.
The Society of Young Magicians (S.Y.M.) is a group of magicians, age seven through seventeen, which is sponsored by the Society of American Magicians.
Sockpuppet (Internet)
A sockpuppet is an online identity used for purposes of deception.
A sockpuppet is an online identity used for purposes of deception.
Solomon Joseph Solomon
Solomon Joseph Solomon, RA, (September 16, 1860, London - July 27, 1927, Birchington) was a British Pre-Raphaelite painter, of no relation to Simeon Solomon.
Solomon Joseph Solomon, RA, (September 16, 1860, London - July 27, 1927, Birchington) was a British Pre-Raphaelite painter, of no relation to Simeon Solomon.
Spin (public relations)
In public relations, spin is a form of propaganda, achieved through providing an interpretation of an event or campaign to persuade public opinion in favor or against a certain organization or p...
In public relations, spin is a form of propaganda, achieved through providing an interpretation of an event or campaign to persuade public opinion in favor or against a certain organization or p...
Statement analysis
Statement Analysis, also called "statement validity assessment", "content analysis", "investigative discourse analysis", and "scientific content analysis" is a technique proponents claim can be ...
Statement Analysis, also called "statement validity assessment", "content analysis", "investigative discourse analysis", and "scientific content analysis" is a technique proponents claim can be ...
Stealth juror
A stealth juror or rogue juror is a person who, motivated by a hidden agenda in reference to a legal case, attempts to be seated on the jury and to influence the outcome.
A stealth juror or rogue juror is a person who, motivated by a hidden agenda in reference to a legal case, attempts to be seated on the jury and to influence the outcome.
Sting operation
In law enforcement, a sting operation is a deceptive operation designed to catch a person committing a crime.
In law enforcement, a sting operation is a deceptive operation designed to catch a person committing a crime.
Strip search prank call scam
The McDonald's strip search scam was a series of incidents occurring for roughly a decade before an arrest was made in 2004.
The McDonald's strip search scam was a series of incidents occurring for roughly a decade before an arrest was made in 2004.
Superficial charm
Superficial charm (or glib charm) is "the tendency to be smooth, engaging, charming, slick, and verbally facile.
Superficial charm (or glib charm) is "the tendency to be smooth, engaging, charming, slick, and verbally facile.
Swampland in Florida
Swampland in Florida refers to decades-old but still recurring real estate scams involving swamp lands misrepresented as being possible to develop, or "buildable".
Swampland in Florida refers to decades-old but still recurring real estate scams involving swamp lands misrepresented as being possible to develop, or "buildable".
Treason
In law, treason is the crime that covers some of the more extreme acts against one's sovereign or nation.
In law, treason is the crime that covers some of the more extreme acts against one's sovereign or nation.
Trojan horse (business)
In business, a trojan horse is an advertising offer made by a company that is designed to draw potential customers by offering them cash or something of value for acceptance, but following accep...
In business, a trojan horse is an advertising offer made by a company that is designed to draw potential customers by offering them cash or something of value for acceptance, but following accep...
Truth drug
A truth drug or truth serum is a psychoactive medication used to obtain information from subjects who are unable or unwilling to provide it otherwise.
A truth drug or truth serum is a psychoactive medication used to obtain information from subjects who are unable or unwilling to provide it otherwise.
Turncoat
A turncoat, also known as "The Stump", is a person who shifts allegiance from one loyalty or ideal to another, betraying or deserting an original cause by switching to the opposing side or party.
A turncoat, also known as "The Stump", is a person who shifts allegiance from one loyalty or ideal to another, betraying or deserting an original cause by switching to the opposing side or party.
Vanity gallery
A vanity gallery is an art gallery that charges artists fees to exhibit their work and makes most of its money from artists rather than from sales to the public.
A vanity gallery is an art gallery that charges artists fees to exhibit their work and makes most of its money from artists rather than from sales to the public.
Victim playing
Victim playing is the fabrication of victim-hood for a variety of reasons such to justify abuse of others, to manipulate others, a coping strategy or attention seeking.
Victim playing is the fabrication of victim-hood for a variety of reasons such to justify abuse of others, to manipulate others, a coping strategy or attention seeking.
Wedding crashing
Wedding crashing is the act of coming to a wedding without an invitation.
Wedding crashing is the act of coming to a wedding without an invitation.
Whizzinator
The Original Whizzinator is a product intended to fraudulently defeat drug tests.
The Original Whizzinator is a product intended to fraudulently defeat drug tests.
Work-at-home scheme
A work-at-home scheme is a get-rich-quick scheme in which a victim is lured by an offer to be employed at home, very often doing some simple task in a minimal amount of time with a large amount ...
A work-at-home scheme is a get-rich-quick scheme in which a victim is lured by an offer to be employed at home, very often doing some simple task in a minimal amount of time with a large amount ...
World's Biggest Liar
World's Biggest Liar is an annual competition for telling lies, held in Cumbria, England.
World's Biggest Liar is an annual competition for telling lies, held in Cumbria, England.