Telephone scammers are capable of misleading a very large number of people.
Why does this happen and do scammers use hypnosis methods in their actions?
In fact, the fraudulent scheme is very simple: most often, criminals are guided by strictly defined aspects of human psychology.
For example, scammers know that in order to intimidate a victim, they need to tell them truly scary information and give them a minimum of time to think.
That is why scammers, telling you about a fictitious and supposedly serious problem, demand that you immediately follow their instructions, otherwise “serious trouble” will happen.
How to protect yourself
To avoid becoming a victim of criminals, first understand the fact that you should never answer unfamiliar or suspicious numbers, especially if you are not expecting a call.
If you do answer and they tell you about the problem and tell you how urgent it is to solve it, hang up immediately. Do not engage in conversation with the scammers.
Don't be afraid to be impolite, be afraid to be deceived, because according to statistics, even if a criminal case is initiated, the stolen funds are not returned to the owner.
Author: Margarita Sadkovskaya
