The core tactics
Urgency, authority, and reward. Scammers rush you, pose as someone trusted, or dangle free money to bypass your judgment.
Where it shows up
Fake giveaways, impersonated founders, "your wallet is at risk" warnings, and limited-time claims all lean on emotion over logic.
Building resistance
Slow down when a message creates pressure. Verify identities independently. Assume unsolicited rewards are bait, and never act on a link sent to you in the moment.