Techniques and Tactics used by Criminals

Research (Milgram 1963, Blass 1991, Lubben et al 2015 and Baumeister et al 2008) has identified methods used by criminals to coerce people using powerful psychological techniques. These tactics apply to all age groups and can appeal to anyone regardless of age, gender, education or economic background.

Understanding these techniques and tactics may help you explain to a victim how scams work and how the victim can best protect themselves.