The Courage to Pause
In an era when attention has become currency, scammers have learned to weaponize the human reflex. They prey not on ignorance, but on instinct — curiosity, courtesy, and the impulse to respond when a call drops or a message seems incomplete. What once made social life graceful now makes digital life dangerous.
The modern web of constant connection blurs vigilance. Each ping, ring, or alert demands response. Into that conditioned space, deception slides easily — not because people are foolish, but because they are human.