CONS How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these cons tutorials to learn all about cons with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Practice the art of street cons with Michael Shermer, Construct a cheater pen, and Fake Fingerprints.

You'll also find several great pranks & cons tutorials in the Pranks & Cons category.

How to practice the art of street cons with Michael Shermer

Practice the art of street cons with Michael Shermer

The art of the con is as old as civilization, employing the skills of ...more

A- 6:47
Curated 11 months ago by bird crick | Comments 4
Views 14,020

How to construct a cheater pen

Construct a cheater pen

Learn how to make a cheater pen by watching this video.

B- 0:28
Curated 1 year ago by tl1 | Comments 0
Views 772

How To Fake Fingerprints

Fake Fingerprints

In order to fake a fingerprint, one needs an original first. Latent fingerprints are nothing but fat and sweat on touched items. Thus to ...more

A+ Article
Written 5 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 1
Views 3,999

How to beat a polygraph or lie detector test

Beat a polygraph or lie detector test

AntiPolygraph.org's George Maschke speaks with Nick Frost about how to fool a polygraph (lie detector) test in episode 5 of the ...more

A 5:33
Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 4
Views 21,635

Learn how to make the coolest and most professional cheat sheet ever! Warning -- this video is for educational purposes only. We are not

A 1:11
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 14
Views 26,869

How to always win in napkin chess

Always win in napkin chess

This week: a rigged game of skill & a simple sucker bet! Check out this video if you want to learn how to beat anyone in a simple game that ...more

A 13:36
Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 546

How to crack a combination lock

Crack a combination lock

This video won't show you how to crack a safe but it will show you the next best thing: cracking a combination lock or master lock! We do ...more

A 6:59
Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 19
Views 97,958

How to freeze a lock off

Freeze a lock off

Freeze a lock off with compressed air cans used for computer dusting. Watch the lock crack in half.Watch the video for an overview.

A 1:52
Curated 2 years ago by Klaus Macht Alles | Comments 27
Views 38,269

How to hack a lock with a soda can shim

Hack a lock with a soda can shim

Don't know the combination to your lock securing all of your important gym socks? Maybe you just want to impress all of your friends by ...more

A 1:43
Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 44
Views 114,106

How to make a secret disguised safe out of an aerosol can

Make a secret disguised safe out of an aerosol can

In this how-to video from Household Hacker, we show you how to ...more

A 2:29
Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 5
Views 15,395

How to cheat on an exam with a modified pen

Cheat on an exam with a modified pen

Check out this instructional video and learn how to make a special pen that will help you cheat on your next exam. Just make sure you don't ...more

A 1:36
Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 30
Views 39,603

How to cheat on tests with a hacked pen

Cheat on tests with a hacked pen

In this how to video we show you how to utilize a pen and paper to conceal a small cheat sheet right under your nose but out of view from ...more

A 2:59
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 9
Views 17,208

How to cheat on a test with an eraser

Cheat on a test with an eraser

In this video we show you how to take a normal eraser and turn it into a cheating device. As usual, we will do this by taking a common ...more

A 3:43
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 9
Views 17,811

How to crack a combination lock with 100 possible combos

Crack a combination lock with 100 possible combos

Without Tools, Crack a Combination lock! Meant to break into your ...more

A 4:18
Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 11
Views 31,965

How to pick pockets with the pinch-push technique

Pick pockets with the pinch-push technique

Here's why you should never keep your wallet in your back pocket. Real Hustle TV shows you a pickpocket technique for removing someone's ...more

A 1:52
Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 7
Views 12,308

How to pull off the Murphy Game

Pull off the Murphy Game

Real Hustle TV shows you a classic con known as The Murphy Game. Learn how to con people out of their money with a fake merchandise scam. In ...more

A 5:49
Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 1
Views 7,512

How to cheat on a test with a coke bottle

Cheat on a test with a coke bottle

The 'ultimate' way to cheat on a test - by hiding your answers in a coke bottle label. Here's how.

A- 1:11
Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 1
Views 8,611

How to open a padlock with a soda can shim

Open a padlock with a soda can shim

Watch this video and learn to hack a padlock with a soda can. Make a lockpick for a padlock using just a soda can. A few cuts and folds and ...more

A 2:49
Curated 2 years ago by God | Comments 24
Views 121,722

How to pick a tumble lock & understand lock security pins

Pick a tumble lock & understand lock security pins

This is a lock picking video which demonstrates how to pick a tumbler ...more

A 7:12
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 8
Views 36,637

How to pick a warded lock

Pick a warded lock

In this lock picking tutorial video series, I explain and demonstrate how to pick warded locks. Warded locks can be identified by the unique ...more

A 4:36
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 15,234

How to properly make a replacement key for a lock

Properly make a replacement key for a lock

Ever wanted to learn how to make a rekey a lock? Well, there's no better time than now to start learning the craft of so many locksmiths ...more

A 4:13
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,257

How to reseal an opened soda can

Reseal an opened soda can

A cool prank to play on a friend lies in your fridge... a soda can. Get out your Coke or Pepsi can, or any other soda can, and open it up ...more

A 1:01
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 36
Views 66,964

How to spoof your phone number

Spoof your phone number

Have you ever found yourself calling up a company, only to be denied due to not calling from the number listed on your account? Thanks to a ...more

A 3:23
Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,610

How to avoid a false set when lock picking

Avoid a false set when lock picking

Ever wanted to learn how to pick a lock? Well, there's no better time than now to start learning the craft of so many locksmiths out there ...more

A- 3:10
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 4,785

How to cheat on a written test

Cheat on a written test

This video is for educational purposes only! Cheating is bad and it is not recommended. If you get caught, you support the consequences ...more

A- 1:18
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 6,525

How to clone a credit card

Clone a credit card

This is a video on how to clone a credit card, and what to watch out for. This can happen to anyone, at anyplace, so be careful.

A- 4:31
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 8
Views 24,988

How to make and use a bump key for lock picking

Make and use a bump key for lock picking

Learn how to make a bump key. A bump key, if properly used, will open any lock. Bad guys have been using bump keys for a long time. This ...more

A 4:57
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 13
Views 29,929

How to break a fortress combination lock in 12 seconds

Break a fortress combination lock in 12 seconds

Got a limited time to sneak into a locker or some other locked ...more

A- 1:48
Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 13
Views 139,183

How to cheat on a test with a rubber band

Cheat on a test with a rubber band

See how a simple rubber band can become a hidden answer key for a school test.

A- 1:41
Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 6
Views 8,243

How to unlock a door with a credit card

Unlock a door with a credit card

Uh, oh. You’re at your front door without a key. If you’ve got a credit card, see if you can get it to open the door before you use it to ...more

A 1:51
Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 6
Views 41,680

How to crack a Master Lock No5 Padlock with a soda can shim

Crack a Master Lock No5 Padlock with a soda can shim

Here is a short instructional video describing the weakness of large ...more

A- 6:18
Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 9
Views 47,519

How to make a bump key

Make a bump key

This video demonstrates how to make a bump key, a key that will open any lock. To do this, just file down the key, put it into a lock, tap ...more

A- 4:57
Curated 2 years ago by Klaus Macht Alles | Comments 0
Views 14,694

How to make a real masterlock master key or shim

Make a real masterlock master key or shim

Instructional video on how to make a real masterlock masterkey. note - do not use for any illegal purposes. Intended for fun only.

A- 5:20
Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 7,464

How to fake a memory clear on your TI calculator to cheat

Fake a memory clear on your TI calculator to cheat

This video will show you how to fake a RAM, Flash, or entire memory ...more

A- 1:54
Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 1
Views 10,067

How to get a refund without returning the item

Get a refund without returning the item

In this how-to video, Real Hustle TV shows you the White House Scam. In this hustle you can con a store into giving you a refund for an item ...more

A- 4:41
Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 37
Views 128,396

How to hack an elevator to go directly to your floor

Hack an elevator to go directly to your floor

Going up? This video will teach you how to hack an elevator, making it ...more

A- 2:16
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 53
Views 299,142

How to hustle a car buyer

Hustle a car buyer

This video shows what could happen on a car sale that is too good to be true. Lots of car buyers leave a deposit, but when they come back to ...more

A- 5:47
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 5
Views 5,730

How to hustle a person who wants to buy a laptop

Hustle a person who wants to buy a laptop

If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. This video shows how a laptop buyer actually ends up buying a block of wood.

A- 5:27
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 6
Views 5,890

How to hustle bus patrons

Hustle bus patrons

This video shows how to steal a cell phone and money on a bus without being noticed. This could happen to anyone.

A- 3:38
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 6,314

How to lock pick an old-style gas cap

Lock pick an old-style gas cap

Lost your keys? Well, check out this video on lockpicking. Here, you will learn how to lock pick an old-style gas cap. This automotive ...more

A- 2:25
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 6,535

How to make a homemade lock pick from a butter knife

Make a homemade lock pick from a butter knife

Well, instead of spending unnecessary money, you can simply make your ...more

A- 1:31
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 8,816

How to do the cash machine con

Do the cash machine con

A con artist's hi-tech gadget or simple distraction at the ATM can leave you with insufficient funds. Watch this instructional video and ...more

A- 6:12
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 8
Views 60,374

How to con a person out of their bank information

Con a person out of their bank information

In this intricate scam, the hustlers put a person in a vulnerable situation and get her to reveal her personal banking information.

A- 6:21
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,765

How to crack a club combo lock with a lock picking tutorial

Crack a club combo lock with a lock picking tutorial

How to pick a lock! Lock picking is is a useful trade that should only ...more

A- 3:42
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 8,910

How to make a secret container safe with a peanut butter jar

Make a secret container safe with a peanut butter jar

Turn a household item into an awesome hiding spot in just minutes ...more

A- 0:39
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 5
Views 11,068

How to make a tension wrench for lock picking

Make a tension wrench for lock picking

Ever wanted to learn how to pick a lock? Well, there's no better time than now to start learning the craft of so many locksmiths out there ...more

A- 1:41
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 9,055

How to crack a master combination lock

Crack a master combination lock

The point of this lock picking tutorial video is to show you how to get the combination from the lock. People say "why not just use a shim ...more

A- 4:21
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 16
Views 37,795

How to crack a combination bike lock in under 30 seconds

Crack a combination bike lock in under 30 seconds

"Try it Yourself" teaches you HACKS and TRICKS you can do using ...more

A- 2:35
Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 29
Views 170,026

How to make a book with a secret compartment

Make a book with a secret compartment

Make Magazine teaches you how to make a book that can hide things in this video!

A- 2:54
Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 2
Views 5,121

How to make a secret candle safe for valuables

Make a secret candle safe for valuables

Need a way to hide your small pricey or memorable objects? Well, what better place to hide those cherished items than in a burning candle ...more

A- 2:25
Curated 5 months ago by rocket100 | Comments 2
Views 3,808

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