Scams don’t work because people are careless or unintelligent. They work because they are designed to exploit how the human mind functions under pressure, fear, hope, and urgency. In this episode, we dive into the psychology of scams to understand why even smart, educated, and cautious people can be deceived. By exploring cognitive biases, emotional triggers, and manipulation tactics, we uncover how scammers bypass logic — and how awareness can become our strongest defense in a world full of deception.