Martin wants to buy a used car, but he doesn't want to be swindled by a used car salesperson. Which of the following tactics could Martin use to avoid being swindled?

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By pointing out the tactics that the used car salesperson is using, Martin can show that he is informed and not easily swayed. This can also indicate to the salesperson that Martin is not an easy target for scams, and may make the salesperson more cautious in their approach. Option A may not be effective, as the legitimate authority may not be available or may not be interested in helping Martin avoid being swindled. Option C may actually work against Martin, as the salesperson may use this friendliness to try and make Martin more comfortable with a potentially bad deal.

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