by Rae Stonehouse | Feb 26, 2026 | Blogs, General Scam Awareness / Psychology, Scam Watch
Scammers are experts at making people feel safe, seen, and supported—right up until the moment they strike. Their tactics are subtle, strategic, and designed to bypass your natural skepticism. Learning how they build false trust helps you stay grounded in reality and...
by Rae Stonehouse | Feb 14, 2026 | General Scam Awareness / Psychology, Blogs, Scam Watch
The Psychology Behind Scam Messaging Every day, millions of people receive messages designed to deceive them. From sophisticated phishing emails to crude text message scams, these attempts share something crucial: they all exploit fundamental aspects of human...
by Rae Stonehouse | Feb 5, 2026 | General Scam Awareness / Psychology, Blogs, Scam Watch
Sarah’s heart raced when she opened the email. A “senior acquisitions editor” from what looked like a legitimate publishing house had discovered her debut novel and wanted to discuss “opportunities for expanded distribution and award...
