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Mind Your Business · Aug 4, 2026

S2 Ep5 Why smart people get SCAMMED

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Dr Leanne Elich · Mind Your Business

Think you're too smart to get scammed? That's exactly what scammers are counting on.

In this episode of ThinkShift, we unpack the psychology behind scams and why intelligence is no defence against manipulation. From fake investments and CEO impersonation to AI-generated voices, deepfakes and sophisticated phishing attacks, today's scams don't exploit a lack of intelligence. They exploit how the human brain makes decisions under pressure.

  • Discover why authority, urgency, social proof and overconfidence can override even the sharpest minds

  • How AI has removed many of the warning signs we once relied on

  • Why businesses remain prime targets despite having policies and procedures in place

Because the people who get scammed aren't the ones who stop thinking.

They're the ones who stop checking.

Read the original on drleanneelich.substack.com

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