Imagine this: It’s 2 PM on a Tuesday. A knock comes. The person on the other side looks harmless—perhaps someone in a uniform, an individual who looks lost, or even a child. Instantly, your first instinct is to be helpful, to be polite. However, criminals rely on that exact instinct. Instead of brute force, they use social engineering to get you to open your door. Ultimately, these “harmless” tricks are designed to exploit your good nature. Recognizing them is your first and most important line of defense.
