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Publication Date: June 8, 2026 - 04:00
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Anatomy of a fraud: How scammers use our emotions against us
June 8, 2026
While frauds continue to evolve, experts say the emotional manipulation behind them largely stays the same — so knowing how those pressure tactics work and paying attention to how you’re feeling could be the key to avoiding being scammed.
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