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Too ready to believe claims and therefore easily deceived.

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gullible

The fable warns a gullible traveler to question promises of effortless riches.
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Sal's friend Vic was overconfident about spotting valuable prints after watching a single introductory demonstration. He became gullible when a stranger's unsupported story about a supposedly rare edition persuaded him without any attempt to check it.
From Calibrating Confidence.
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