We like to think we’re too smart to fall for scams. We share headlines about phishing emails and Ponzi schemes with a smug sense of detachment—like we’re immune. But the truth is, no one is completely safe. And for some people, the likelihood of falling victim is dramatically higher.
Scams don’t just prey on ignorance. They exploit emotional states, psychological tendencies, and life circumstances that leave certain individuals especially vulnerable. These victims aren’t gullible. They’re human. In many cases, their trust was weaponized at just the right moment.
