The Baggage Reclaim Sessions Ep. 251: Scammers Be Scamming
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Feb 18, 2022 A dive into high-profile romance scams like The Tinder Swindler and Sweet Bobby. How con artists escalate intensity, move victims off apps and spin elaborate fairy-tale stories. Why crisis scripts, testing tactics and emotional swings keep people hooked. Practical prompts to spot red flags like fast-forwarded commitment and suspicious online identities.
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Scams Follow Predictable Patterns
- Scams share recurring patterns across formats, from romance to financial fraud.
- Recognizing patterns helps separate ordinary dating missteps from deliberate deception.
Deception Plus Manipulation Equals Scam
- A scam combines deception with manipulation to obtain goods or trust.
- Romance scams also aim to isolate victims and extract money under false pretences.
The West Elm Caleb Example
- Natalie recounts the West Elm Caleb case where a man repeated the same dating script.
- He charmed multiple women with identical lines and then ghosted them, prompting online outing.