Cybercrime
Scam victimology: why did they pick me?
One of the most persistent myths about scams is that they only affect people who are inexperienced with technology or
Corinthian
March 20, 2026
One of the most persistent myths about scams is that they only affect people who are inexperienced with technology or
Many people imagine scams as small, isolated crimes carried out by individuals sending suspicious emails from anonymous accounts. In reality,
Every major technological shift has produced new conspiracy narratives. The printing press spread religious conspiracies. Radio amplified propaganda fears. The
Fraud rarely announces itself. The first hints are subtle: an unusual email, a website discrepancy, or an irregular domain registration.
Scams rarely follow a single script. What appears to be an isolated fraud attempt is usually part of a broader
Few conspiracy theories have achieved the cultural longevity of the claim that the Apollo Moon landings were staged. Despite extensive
It arrives as a scanned document attached to an email: a national ID, passport, or residence permit. On the surface,
It begins with a photograph—a sunlit apartment, polished floors, a balcony overlooking the city. The price seems reasonable, perhaps even
It starts innocuously enough: a connection request on LinkedIn, a comment on a post, a congratulatory message. Then a colleague
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