CIA Spy Andrew Bustamante: "Psychopaths & Manipulators Target This Type of Woman!" (Spot a Con Man) Video

In this 8 May 2024 Women of Impact video, host Lisa Bilyeu follows her interest with true crime and serial killer documentaries in this episode, packed with information and tactics so you can spot manipulators and their sleazy grooming process before they can sink their teeth into you.

Former CIA spy Andrew Bustamante is here to educate and equip you to take control and protect yourself from people who don’t have your best intentions at heart. 

Too many women feel helpless and powerless in situations where they realize they fell for the wolf in sheep’s clothing. The reality is, 1 in 10 people are either a psychopath, sociopath or a narcissist. And while there are differences between the 3 types of abusers, one thing they all have in common is they will manipulate and con you for their benefit. 

Andrew is the absolute expert in spotting these con-artists and has spent years of his life and career studying them! So he is super experienced, knowledgeable, and practical when it comes to spotting & shutting down manipulators. 

We cover so much in this episode, including:

- The 3 warning signs someone is the “1 out of 10” and is actively trying to manipulate and control you
- The natural vulnerabilities most women have to being conned, and how to put up guardrails to protect yourself so you can avoid becoming a victim
- How real world con artists like the Tinder Swindler, Dirty John, Ted Bundy, and Elizabeth Holmes target and hunt for their victims 
- International espionage tactics that the CIA and cons use to influence and manipulate people and how you can spot the signs and get out before it’s too late  
- Little things you can do to break your people-pleasing behaviors and shut down a manipulator 
- How you can test the empathy of someone new if you are suspicious of their intentions
- The system an abuser will use to SLOWLY manipulate you 
- Why it’s SO important to be cautious about who you trust and not let new people in too quickly
- How master manipulators use seduction, intimacy and sex to control you 
- Understanding the foundation and context behind seemingly suspicious behaviors in a person
- How you can slow things down, protect yourself, and make decisions in your best interest  
- And SOOO much more!!

https://youtu.be/LSTIZ7RwqrY

Seriously guys, the odds of you coming across a con artist is virtually guaranteed, and whether it’s protecting yourself from a toxic romantic relationship or protecting your grandma from a “helpful” neighbor that seems a little too friendly, learning these tactics can help you stop the con before it starts and even potentially save your life. 

Chapter Markers: 

🤷‍♀️ [00:00] Successful women are vulnerable
🎯 [12:10] How con artists hunt you down
🧪 [32:54] Testing for empathy
🕵️ [1:09:58] CIA interrogation techniques that cons are using against you
📝 [1:37:31] Breaking down real world con artists’ methods
❌ [2:05:07] Warning signs of manipulation