What is con artists accomplices?

Con artists often rely on accomplices to execute their scams. These accomplices can be anyone from family members to hired associates.

Some common types of accomplices include:

• "Shills": These are individuals who pretend to be fellow victims or satisfied customers to gain the trust of their target. They may also pose as co-conspirators to make the scam seem more legitimate.

• "Fake Experts": These are individuals who present themselves as authorities on a particular subject in order to gain credibility with their target. They may claim to be doctors, lawyers, or financial advisors, for example.

• "Inside Men": These are individuals who work in the industry that the con artist is targeting and provide insider access or information to the scammer. They may be corrupt employees or contractors, or they may be unwittingly helping the scammer out of naivety or coercion.

• "Money Mules": These are individuals who are recruited to launder the proceeds of the con artist's scam. They may be asked to receive fraudulent checks or wire transfers and then transfer the funds to the scammer, taking a cut for themselves.

It's important to note that many of these accomplices may not even realize they are aiding a scam and may themselves be victims of the con artist's manipulation and deceit.