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Scam psychology – how scammers get in our heads (and wallets)

All In The Mind

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The Rise of Romance Scams and the Influence of Social Media

This chapter explores the prevalence of scams, especially romance scams, on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. It discusses the challenges of prosecuting scammers operating outside the victim's country and highlights the ease for scammers to gather personal information through targeted ads and innocent friend requests.

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