Of course it works, because lying to people to instill a sense of urgency plays on our base emotions and gets us to do things we might not rationally do. Selle

Of course it works, because lying to people to instill a sense of urgency plays on our base emotions and gets us to do things we might not rationally do. Sellers of snake-oil and other fake "remedies" have been using this sales tactic--"your friends and neighbors have already tried it, look here, see this line of people ready to buy!" that are all plants--since the days of the horse-and-buggy. Doesn't mean we should still keep lying to our friends and neighbors.