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

04/01/23 • 29 min

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A lot of us would like to think we could spot a scam a mile away. Spelling errors, suspicious email addresses and requests for money... all tip offs that something isn't right.

But none of us are immune to scammers' psychological tricks – not even psychologists.

In this episode, forensic neuropsychologist Dr Stacey Wood reveals the tricks and techniques scammers use, and what makes us most vulnerable to their tactics.

A lot of us would like to think we could spot a scam a mile away. Spelling errors, suspicious email addresses and requests for money... all tip offs that something isn't right.

But none of us are immune to scammers' psychological tricks – not even psychologists.

In this episode, forensic neuropsychologist Dr Stacey Wood reveals the tricks and techniques scammers use, and what makes us most vulnerable to their tactics.

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