Which of the Following Con Schemes Is Referred to as the "Pigeon

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following con schemes is referred to as the "pigeon drop"?

• A) The con artist sells the victim a worthless item that he or she claims is both stolen and valuable.
• B) The con artist persuades the victim to put up money on the promise of making much more.
• C) The victim pays cash for counterfeit lottery tickets.
• D) The con artist sells the victim unneeded services.

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Definitions:

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