Authority
We are taught to trust banks, government agencies, and the people we report to. Scammers borrow that trust by pretending to be them.
Urgency
When something feels urgent, we skip the careful thinking and just react. Scammers create that feeling on purpose.
Fear
A frightened brain stops weighing options and starts looking for the fastest way out. Scammers put you there on purpose.
Scarcity
When something is running out, we want it more and think about it less. Scammers manufacture that shortage.
Social Proof
When we are unsure, we copy what everyone else seems to be doing. Scammers fake the crowd.
Reciprocity
When someone gives us something, we feel a pull to give back. Scammers give first so they can take more.
Commitment
Once we say yes to something small, we feel pressure to keep saying yes. Scammers start small on purpose.
Liking
We let our guard down for people we like. Scammers work to become one of them.
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