Channel: Vox
Category: News & Politics
Description: We’re always on the hunt for a perfect deal, but sometimes, scammers can exploit that desire and have us turning over our hard-earned money for a big bunch of nothing. But why? Because our desire for reward usually outweighs our fear of repercussions — kind of like a mouse ignoring a trap so they can get that must-have piece of cheese. When we’re presented with an incredible deal, it clouds our critical judgement, making it hard for us to say no. But usually, if a deal is too good to be true, then it probably is.