Deception Tips Podcast

Deception Tip 12: Truthful words and gestures occur simultaneously. In contrast, lying words and gestures will be out of sync. Example: Pointing after speaking.

Deception Tip 11:  Liars will seize any opportunity to be believed. Therefore, it is very likely that the liar will accept lies told by the target even if they may be incriminating.

Deception Tip 10: A quick answer of yes or no, followed by a delayed explanation, may suggest deception, as the person might have been thinking about their response.

Deception Tip 9: Some liars may make positive statements negative, or vice versa, to provide quick answers to the question. Example: Did you… No, I did not do…

Deception Tip 8: Liars will often unconsciously place object(s) between themselves and the target as a defensive barrier.