"The Psychology of Fraud, Persuasion and Scam Techniques" by Martina Dove — How Scammers Manipulate Minds and What You Can Do to Protect Yourself
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In this episode, we dive into "The Psychology of Fraud, Persuasion and Scam Techniques" by Martina Dove—an essential guide to understanding how fraudsters manipulate the human mind. The book explores the psychology behind common scams, including romance scams, phishing, lottery frauds, and advance-fee schemes. Dove unpacks how con artists exploit powerful psychological triggers such as cognitive biases, scarcity, authority, and social proof to deceive victims.
Listeners will gain insight into the emotional and psychological vulnerabilities that increase susceptibility to scams, including stress, loneliness, overconfidence, and lack of digital literacy. The book also offers practical checklists, real-life examples, and prevention strategies to help individuals and organizations recognize and resist manipulation tactics before falling victim.
Whether you're interested in cybersecurity, behavioral psychology, or simply want to protect yourself and your loved ones, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of how scams work—and how to fight back.
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