SCAM AWARENESS
Most scams do not start with technology
Scams succeed by manipulating people, not systems.
They create urgency, authority, or emotional pressure
and push victims to act before they can think clearly.
Understanding the patterns is the best defense.
Impersonation and authority pressure
Scammers pose as banks, law enforcement, employers,
or support agents and claim immediate action is required.
The goal is to bypass your judgment with fear or urgency.
- “Your account is compromised”
- “This must be resolved today”
- Requests to move funds quickly
Romance and relationship manipulation
Long-term trust is built through conversation,
then exploited through requests for financial help,
investments, or private transfers.
- Gradual emotional engagement
- Stories that explain urgency
- Requests to keep actions private
Investment and recovery promises
Victims are promised guaranteed returns,
insider access, or help recovering lost funds.
These offers rely on hope and sunk cost pressure.
- Guaranteed or risk free returns
- Requests to bypass normal steps
- Follow-up scams after losses
Isolation and secrecy tactics
A common thread across scams is discouraging
victims from asking questions or involving others.
Isolation reduces the chance of interruption.
- “Do not tell anyone”
- Pressure to act alone
- Attempts to avoid verification
Legitimate financial platforms do not rush you,
isolate you, or ask you to bypass safeguards.
When something feels off, stopping is the right move.