Would You Have Fallen for These? | 3 True Stories of Scams & Manipulation
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Three true stories. One question: Why do smart people get pulled into situations that seem so believable? Anne and Lyssa unpack the manipulation tactics, red flags, and psychology behind a jury duty scam, a conning ex, and a devastating romance scam.
How does someone end up in a situation that seems so obvious in hindsight, when, at the time, nothing felt wrong?
In this Side-Eye Session, I'm joined by Lyssa to unpack three true stories involving a jury duty scam, a revenge story involving a conning ex, and a devastating romance scam.
Together, we examine the manipulation tactics behind each story, the red flags that are much easier to spot in hindsight, and why these situations can feel completely believable while they're happening.
Would you have fallen for any of these?
Share your thoughts on Instagram or TikTok, and take a seat next to us at the Side Eye Society.
Stories Discussed
• Jury Duty Scam – Reddit
https://www.reddit.com/r/ScamSupport/comments/1t1fjlz/i_just_got_scammed_and_i_feel_a_deep_shame_that/
• Conning Ex / Revenge Story – Reddit
https://www.reddit.com/r/traumatizeThemBack/s/tRsteEBxVw
• Romance Scam – Reddit
https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/1gg1jn7/i_dated_a_real_life_con_artist_who_scammed_me_and/
Stories have been edited and condensed for clarity. Commentary and analysis are our own.
About the Show
Nothing Felt Wrong explores stories about scams, deception, and manipulation—and how ordinary people get pulled into situations that feel completely believable. Until suddenly, they don't.
Hosted by Anne Genduso.
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