An adult has been jailed for the third time for fraud; each time it has been for persuading investors to put money into a phony silver mine. If the adult has received a DSM-5 diagnosis, it is MOST likely either:

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Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a disregard for and violation of the rights of others, which includes deceit and manipulation for personal gain, fitting the behavior of repeated fraud. Substance-related disorders are also plausible given the potential for substance use to co-occur with criminal behaviors, although not directly indicated in the scenario, it's a common comorbidity.

An Adult Has Been Jailed for the Third Time for Fraud;