Spotting the con

With as many as 12 million sociopaths roaming America, its only a matter of time until we cross paths. Certainly not all abusers are sociopaths although many are. Accomplished con artists frequently follow a recipe of sorts as they seek to exploit vulnerability. This posting will focus on what traits they seek in identifying their next mark, and the steps or recipe they often follow to hook us in our most vulnerable moment. (1) If you are lonely or isolated, you have a target on your back. (2) Do you generally accept what people tell you, believing they are basically good? There are exceptions. (3) You are honest and trustworthy; you take obligations seriously and wouldn't take advantage of another. You don't see it coming when a sociopath takes advantage of you. (4) Sociopaths easily spot nurturing women who have a need to help others. If you look for goodness, overlooking faults, WATCH OUT. (5) You are loyal and committed, staying the course even when you make a mistake. A sociopath will bleed you til there's nothing left. These are just some of the traits that make you especially vulnerable. Do you or someone you love have these traits and if so, what indicators are RED FLAGS? (A) The con artist uses flattery. If someone you just met overwhelms you with praise, attention and concern, BE WARY! (B) In the beginning, con artists honor their commitments to build trust; they appear to help unselfishly until you drop your guard. (C) Slowly the con artist will separate you from those who would question their plan, often intercepting phone calls from family or friends. They insist on alone time with you rather than interacting with others while convincing you they are your strongest ally. In my case, ALL OF THE ABOVE were true. BEWARE and BE AWARE. Share your comments and experiences to enrich content. I LOVE YOU!