The news is full of stories about con artists who have bilked thousands of dollars from unsuspecting people. Many of these stories report how a con artist convinced their victim to go into his or her bank and withdraw an unusually large amount of cash and then give or send the cash to the con artist. Search the Internet, a newspaper, or magazine for a current story about a con artist. Share your findings. Discuss the case. What were the conditions in the case? What could the person have done to avoid being taken for their money? Have you or someone you know experienced a con?