Module 5 - Affinity Fraud A con artist will often intentionally build a common bond with members of a religious, ethnic or other close-knit group of people to gain their trust, and then defraud group members of their money. The groups you trust may be targets of "affinity fraud". Don't be a victim. Protect yourself by understanding how it works. In this module, we deal with: The set up of the fraud How con artists get away with the scam Who are particularly vulnerable target groups How to protect yourself Video Print Content