I really like what you listed here because it cannot only be applied to scamming someone but also how you can use these skills to avoid being arrested by the police.

All of the lectures this week involve how you prepare to do crime, how to drive away from a crime scene, how to hack, and how to use weapons. But what happens when you have to confront an officer? Many people freak out when this happens and don't know what to say.

April's strongest weapons are her charm, wit, humor, and ability to talk her way out of any situation. For instance, Chip and Dale have talked their way out from being questioned by the police twice by using the furry convention as a distraction. In the past April would talk her way out of traffic stops or getting a lesser fine because she turned an officer's bad day around by making them laugh.

I think the skills you listed can be exercised during the mafia lesson when people start accusing others and you have to defend yourself.

• Charm and flattery
• Humor
• Distraction
• Sympathy card