BONUS: How to Spot a Con Artist on the First Date and When to Walk Away

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Javier Leiva

True Crime, Society & Culture, Technology

4.7 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 26 November 2024

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Dr. Jan Canty, a psychologist, author, and podcast host, shares essential advice on recognizing and avoiding con artists in modern relationships. Dr. Canty, who experienced betrayal and tragedy in her life, offers insights into the red flags of deceptive individuals and provides practical tips for safeguarding against potential scams. Through her 'Don't Con Yourself' TikTok series, Dr. Canty breaks down each stage of interactions with con artists and how to protect oneself. She also discusses her life’s work in grief counseling, her compelling past, and the importance of trusting your gut feeling in relationships. Tune in to learn more about navigating the complexities of dating and protecting your personal boundaries. 00:20 Jan Canty's Tragic Past 01:05 Recognizing Con Artists 04:34 Understanding Psychopaths and Sociopaths 05:21 First Date Red Flags 14:24 Trusting Your Gut Instinct 16:09 CIA Techniques for Identifying Lies 21:34 Gaslighting 23:29 Dramatic and Unusual Histories 25:10 Understanding the Significance of Tattoos 28:26 The Importance of Personal Boundaries 29:26 Dealing with Missed Warning Signs 32:03 The Dangers of Sharing Personal Information Prematurely 35:14 Early Attempts at Control in Relationships 38:26 Preparing to Exit a Toxic Relationship 46:08 Finding True Love After Hardships PRETEND podcast featuring Jan Canty's life story The Sugar Daddy parts 1 & 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jXDdZvO197GVomFLseUiq?si=35087f142efd41bd A Life Divided: A psychologist's memoir about the double life and murder of her husband - and her road to recovery https://www.amazon.com/Life-Divided-psychologists-husband-recovery/dp/0578685922 Domino Effect of Murder Podcast https://jancantyphd.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:33.1	So today's guest is Dr. Jan Canty, a psychologist, author, podcast host, and she's a dedicated victim advocate. You may recognize her name because four years ago,
0:37.8	Jan Canty was a guest on my show.
0:40.3	Pretend, which we'll talk about later,
0:42.3	but Jan's life took an unexpected and treasured turn decades ago
0:47.3	when her husband, Alan Canty, a prominent psychologist in Detroit,
0:51.3	led a secret life that shattered her world.
0:59.8	And unknown to Jan, Alan was involved with a young sex worker, and he squandered away all their money. He neglected all the responsibilities that they thought they had together.
1:04.8	And ultimately, he had a tragic end in a violent murder.
1:09.0	And we're going to talk about all that.
1:10.5	But in the meantime, Jan has devoted herself to helping others avoid similar heartbreak.
1:15.6	In addition to her podcast, Domino Effect of Murder, where she connects with other homicide survivors,
1:20.6	and she recently put out a TikTok series called Don't Con Yourself, which is what we're going to talk about today.
1:26.6	And in this series, Jan provides crucial advice on recognizing and avoiding con artists.
1:32.6	From each step, from the time you meet one, to you are in so deep that you don't know how to get out of it.
1:40.9	I mean, we're talking about romance scams.
1:43.7	It could be roommate situations, you name it.
1:46.1	And today, we're going to hear from Jan about the red flags to look out for and her insights on how she
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