Romance Scam
Recognizing the “Dubai Prince” Scam: How Deepfakes Are Used to Create Romance Before Demanding Money
When an online romance does not begin with two people who genuinely know each other, it may instead begin with a carefully fabricated identity designed to appear authentic—from photographs and social media accounts to affectionate messages and even video calls that appear to show a real person.
Aug 30, 2026
Discover the Four Emotions Scammers Use to Deceive Victims
Since the increase in call-center scams, which intensified around 2019 during the COVID-19 outbreak, scammers have not only adopted increasingly advanced technologies but also employed psychological tactics, particularly manipulating victims' emotions as a core strategy for deception.
Mar 27, 2025
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