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Who Supplied the Trust?

1:11 · 2026-07-08

Who Supplied the Trust?

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Who supplied the trust?

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  • peer-reviewed theoretical reviewTheoretical basis and occurrence of internet fraud victimisation: Based on two systems in decision-making and reasoningShang, Y., Wang, K., Tian, Y., Zhou, Y., Ma, B., and Liu, S. (2023), Frontiers in Psychology
  • book / foundational psychology theoryInfluence: Science and Practice (social proof concept)Cialdini, R. (1984 and later editions), Influence: Science and Practice
  • academic working paperMixed Methods Analysis of Consumer Fraud Reports of the Social Security Administration Impostor ScamDeLiema, M. and Witt, P. (2021), Michigan Retirement and Disability Research Center, Working Paper 434
  • government data reportNew FTC Data Show People Have Lost Billions to Social Media ScamsFederal Trade Commission, Press Release, April 27, 2026
  • government working paperMass-Market Consumer Fraud: Who is Most Susceptible to Becoming a Victim?Anderson, K.B. (2016), FTC Bureau of Economics Working Paper No. 332
  • central bank research briefingContact and Payment Methods Used for the Top Five Categories of ScamsHayashi, F. and Toh, Y.L. (2025), Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Payments System Research Briefing

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