A Trip to the Moon?

One always says they are smart enough to avoid being conned, but after seeing “Conman Confidential” by Alexander Adolph, it becomes apparent that it is not all that hard to be the victim. The tales of deceit from the men interviewed were remarkable and the raw reality expressed through the documentary really shows the raw reality of the subject matter: The expressionless faces. The words conveying no trace of sympathy. The life of these conmen were just that, emotionless and expressionless. Who can really convince wealthy business men to take a rocket to the moon and wave to the people still on earth? Wouldn’t people realize that isn’t even possible? This shows just how much people can be detoured from reality when
What was really intriguing was the fact that the con artists would reverse the role play. Instead of realizing they are greedy, they would justify their actions by saying the people being conned were greedy. Rather ironic seeing that the conman should be considered greedy, wanting to take money away from individuals who though they established this “trustworthy” relationship. Perhaps money does get the best of some and the thought of more causes people to change. I found it quite hilarious that the parent’s of the conmen were completely oblivious to the acts, saying it was out of character and “they didn’t mean it”. Perhaps that is the role of the parent, to always be on the side of their children. The real life elements of documentaries, as shown in "Con Man Confidential", makes one feel for victims, but the sad thing is that is almost makes one feel for the con man.