The Psychology Behind Scam Scripts
The casual conversations from friendly new contacts online or the wrong-number texts aren’t casual at all. They’re calculated.
Most scams today, whether online, over the phone, or in your DMs, follow highly developed, carefully crafted scripts.
These scripts are tested, refined, and shared among cybercriminals. They know what words create panic, what phrases build trust, and how to mirror your emotions. Whether it’s a phishing email pretending to be your bank, or a crypto “mentor” promising high returns, these messages are built using proven psychological tactics that work across all types of people.
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