[SkyPilot]

It’s known as “the Long Con.”

Yup.

You get the "mark" to trust you over time, and even let him win or somehow profit in small ways in order to convince him of your sincerity and legitimacy.

[madison10]

Geez, I hope WE aren’t the “mark.”

[Publius]

There are several variations, of which the best known is "The Big Store," used in the movie. There are also "The Red Barn" and "The Spanish Prisoner," used in other movies.

It's a dangerous world out there.

[txhurl]

It just irritates me no end that we can’t ask Q questions

Considering the Q team is WAY more us, FR: not one of the ten-team cut their teeth on ANY chan.