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The Psychology of Scams

Cognitive & Behavioral Health Center of Charleston Season 2 Episode 9

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Why do people fall for scams and can we “scam-proof” our brains? From phishing emails to phone cons, scammers count on exploiting human psychology.


We’ll bust the myth that older adults are the only victims, and dive into the mental shortcuts and emotional triggers that make anyone vulnerable.


Tune in to learn how these schemes work and what makes them so convincing.

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