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- Listen for the patterns in their speech.
Is their speech erratic sounding? Do they repeat what they’ve already said to cover up something else? Do they pause for a second or two before answering you? Many liars if confronted with a potential lie they told or if they are about to lie, need a second to gather together their facts. - Do they often try to change the subject?
Feeling backed in a corner, they may even end the call. Many times a liar will do anything to avoid the topic or change topics manically if you keep bringing the conversation back to the topic they want to avoid. - Liars often get defensive.
Getting defensive is a common tactic for liars. By getting angry or emotional, it helps the accused liar diffuse the topic and an effective way to get them “off the hook.” When talking to someone you think may be lying, make sure to stay at ease and calmly keep the conversation going. - A liar will often create confusion in their comments.
Do they repeat information several times? Do they go back and forth with their answers, giving inconsistent comments to the questions you asked? - Do they find a way to abruptly get off the phone?
If they don’t redirect the conversation to another topic, a liar will classically tell you they have to go, or find any other excuse to leave. Try to keep them on the phone by offering conversation of another topic and before hanging up, you can readdress your question. See if you get a consistent answer from the last time they answered it.
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