🚫 Understanding Scams — Chapter 8 — Romance & Social Engineering Scams
🚫 Understanding Scams — Chapter 8 — Romance & Social Engineering Scams --- 🚫 Romance & Social Engineering Scams Are Not About Love (The promise of connection never changes — only the platform does) Romance and social engineering scams do not succeed because victims are naive, desperate, or incapable of thinking critically. That assumption is wrong. These scams work because people are wired for connection — and connection naturally lowers defensive barriers. The victim is not chasing fantasy. They are responding to attention. A message appears. A bond forms. Consistency builds trust. From that moment, emotion begins to soften logic. The scam does not begin with money. It begins with understanding. The Core Hook: Connection + Obligation Romance and social engineering scams rely on a deliberate emotional pairing. Connection creates attachment. Obligation justifies sacrifice. The victim is not pressured immediately. They are listened to. They are validated. ...