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Hack's Fraud Satire Explains How Scammers Level Up Through Scam Hybridization
- 1. Hack’s Fraud Satire Explains How Scammers Level Up Through Scam Hybridization Lvl. 1
- 2. Hack’s Fraud Satire Explains How Scammers Level Up Through Scam Hybridization provides a satirical look at how scammers combine scams to defraud their victims. Enjoy. Sincerely, B.S. Hack, Fraud Expert DISCLAIMER: Before we begin, it may be helpful to point out that the stance of this document conveys the topic of fraud in a satirical format. This comedic perspective is not intended to make fun of the victims of such crimes; it is to draw attention to the crimes (and criminals) in an alternative way. Hack’s Fraud Satire Explains How Scammers Level Up Through Scam Hybridization
- 3. What is Scam Hybridization? Scam Hybridization is the combination of multiple scams to create a greater appeal or emotional pull in a potential victim. Example – scammer combines a sweetheart scam with a charity scam to convince their internet fiancée to send them prepaid cards or money orders to help build an orphanage in a distant land. The scammee is now more enmeshed with their new love, being convinced that they are caring for the orphans. Hack’s Fraud Satire Explains How Scammers Level Up Through Scam Hybridization
- 4. How Do Scammers ‘Level Up’ Through Scam Hybridization? Few people realize that scammers can level up like a video game using scam hybridization. Leveling up occurs when their scam XP (experience points) hits a certain threshold. This allows them to become even more devious in nature, targeting new victims with more complicated scams. Let’s take a look at a few of the levels. ------------------------------------------------> Hack’s Fraud Satire Explains How Scammers Level Up Through Scam Hybridization
- 5. Level 1 Scammers at level 1 are just starting in their devious trade. Noob scammers begin with simple scams and basic scam hybridization techniques. They use this level as a tutorial on how to manipulate others. Hack’s Fraud Satire Explains How Scammers Level Up Through Scam Hybridization Manipulation Deception Resourcefulness Cockiness
- 6. Level 10 Scammers at level 10 are familiar with scam hybridization, utilizing it as needed in their conversations and interactions with their victims. The deceptiveness has increased from level 1 scammers and they are able place more victims under their ether a greater percentage of the time. Hack’s Fraud Satire Explains How Scammers Level Up Through Scam Hybridization Manipulation Deception Resourcefulness Cockiness
- 7. Level 30 Scammers at level 30 utilize extensive knowledge of scams and current events to construct highly complicated scams. Some schemes combine three or more scams. In addition, scammers at this level and above will defraud their victims multiple times over. Hack’s Fraud Satire Explains How Scammers Level Up Through Scam Hybridization Manipulation Deception Resourcefulness Cockiness
- 8. Scammer Highlight – Record At Level 83 Self-Proclaimed ‘World’s Greatest Scammer’ AvidCon9432 has the current record for highest scammer level at 83. In addition to accidently scamming himself, he is the only person known to have facilitated a scheme combining five different scams (Romance-Soldier-Investment-Charity-Car Wrap). Hack’s Fraud Satire Explains How Scammers Level Up Through Scam Hybridization Manipulation Deception Resourcefulness Cockiness
- 9. The Good News – Consumers and Fraud Professionals Can Defeat Scammers at Any Level Regardless of the level or utilization of scam hybridization, anyone can defeat a scammer by: -recognizing the types of schemes they employ -not relying on emotions to navigate situations -performing research as needed -not giving into pressure -reporting activity Together we can keep scammers from leveling up with our money. Hack’s Fraud Satire Explains How Scammers Level Up Through Scam Hybridization
- 10. If you have an idea for an article, topic, or presentation for Hack’s Fraud Satire, contact Brad @ linkedin.com/in/bradhaacke. Questions, comments, and other suggestions are welcome as well. Hack’s Fraud Satire Explains How Scammers Level Up Through Scam Hybridization