Monica Lintott, Ph.D.
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Everyone should pay attention to this his man. He is an internet security expert. AI can no longer be utilized to smear someone’s reputation or identity.
I wonder whether scammers can now be arrested for posing as other people, like celebrities, to defraud other people?
06/17/2026
CELEBRITY SCAMS & THE EMOTIONAL DAMAGE VICTIMS CARRY.
Most people think celebrity scams only happen to gullible people, but victims often describe something very different. Many were lonely, grieving, isolated, or simply going through a difficult period in life when the messages started. The person pretending to be a celebrity knew exactly how to fill emotional gaps. They checked in every day, remembered details, gave attention, and created a feeling of being seen and valued. For some victims, that connection became part of their daily life. It stopped feeling like talking to a stranger online and started feeling like talking to someone who truly cared about them.
What makes these scams emotionally devastating is not just the money loss. It is the betrayal. Victims often describe the moment they realized the truth as emotionally crushing. Some say they could not sleep, could not eat, or replayed every conversation in their mind trying to understand how it happened. Many blame themselves harshly afterward. They feel embarrassed, humiliated, and afraid people will mock them instead of understanding what they went through emotionally. Some even continue talking to the scammer after doubts appear because letting go feels like losing a real relationship.
A lot of victims stay silent because they think nobody will understand the emotional side of it. Friends and family sometimes focus only on the money and miss the deeper damage underneath. But these scams are built around emotional manipulation, trust, attention, and psychological control. Victims are not just grieving lost money. Many are grieving what they believed was a real connection. That is why recovery can take time emotionally, even after the scam ends. Speaking openly, seeking support, and being treated with compassion instead of judgment can make a huge difference in helping victims heal.
Credit: Brandon Hartman, Quora
Picture: AI generated Pedro Pascal sent to me by a scammer
This is the hallmark of a scam. Scammers are narcissists. They can’t take accountability for their actions. They would rather run and hide. They will smear your name instead of looking at themselves and admitting they have faults too.
Here is scammer number 1074. He was pretty boring and disjointed so I cut him off quickly after reporting the conversation dozens of times. I’m just doing this as a warning. There are scammers everywhere.
06/16/2026
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