The Fraud Crisis

Artificial Intelligence

Why So Many More People Are Falling for Scams

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on December 10, 2023

The use of AI has resulted in increased scam proliferation and compliance. Consumers are spending more time figuring out whether or not a communication is credible.

The use of AI has resulted in increased scam proliferation and compliance. Consumers are spending more time figuring out whether or not a communication is credible.

Law and Crime

Why "Pig Butchering" and Other Scams Are on the Rise

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on June 22, 2023

Scammers use psychology to create devastating scams, so here is what to watch out for.

Scammers use psychology to create devastating scams, so here is what to watch out for.

Social Networking

Scammed: Why the Rich, Famous, and Experts Get Duped

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on February 9, 2023

What's the next big scam? Even experts get played.

What's the next big scam? Even experts get played.

Trust

New Scams Committed by Forced, Trafficked Labor

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on October 25, 2022

International scam rings create two classes of victims, trafficked workers and a new type of scam victim.

International scam rings create two classes of victims, trafficked workers and a new type of scam victim.

Education

Scams and Cryptocurrency Can Go Hand in Hand

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on August 21, 2022

What consumers need to know about crypto and scams.

What consumers need to know about crypto and scams.

Media

Why Is Our Culture Fascinated With Shows About Catfishing?

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on March 5, 2022

Romance scams had a massive surge last year and topped the list of dollars lost per the FTC. These victims, similar to other crime victims, need our support.

Romance scams had a massive surge last year and topped the list of dollars lost per the FTC. These victims, similar to other crime victims, need our support.

Media

Social Media Use and Fraud

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on February 11, 2022

Think fraud is an issue for seniors only? Think again.

Think fraud is an issue for seniors only? Think again.

Fear

The Phone Scam That Targets Psychologists

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on October 26, 2021

Scammers are using psychology against psychologists.

Scammers are using psychology against psychologists.

Oxytocin

Catfishing Explained

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on August 6, 2021

Science explains why so many smart people let their guard down in the realm of online dating.

Science explains why so many smart people let their guard down in the realm of online dating.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Seniors

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on April 5, 2021

The multifaceted risks facing seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The multifaceted risks facing seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health

How Does Fraud Impact Emotional Well-Being?

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on January 3, 2021

Financial fraud is booming. These crimes rob victims of more than cash.

Financial fraud is booming. These crimes rob victims of more than cash.

Depression

Why Are There So Many More Scams During COVID?

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on September 29, 2020

Hitting a resilience wall? Stress can increase the risk of scams and fraud.

Hitting a resilience wall? Stress can increase the risk of scams and fraud.

Psychology

The Psychology of COVID Fraud

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on June 30, 2020

Part 2: Why do scams spread during a pandemic?

Part 2: Why do scams spread during a pandemic?

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Every Epidemic Brings With It Accompanying Grifts

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on March 19, 2020

Here is how scammers are exploiting coronavirus fears.

Here is how scammers are exploiting coronavirus fears.

Relationships

Working with Elderly Clients

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on March 3, 2020

If you have an adult-oriented practice, you are likely working with seniors. A few adjustments to your sessions will welcome these wonderful clients.

If you have an adult-oriented practice, you are likely working with seniors. A few adjustments to your sessions will welcome these wonderful clients.

Decision-Making

How Do We Support Vulnerable Elderly Clients?

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on December 1, 2019

Struggling with supporting your elderly clients' decision making? A few tips from the field.

Struggling with supporting your elderly clients' decision making? A few tips from the field.

Health

Is It Time to #FreeBritney?

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on September 21, 2019

Is a conservatorship really necessary for Brittany Spears? What is a conservatorship, anyway?

Is a conservatorship really necessary for Brittany Spears? What is a conservatorship, anyway?

Caregivers are stressed out and may be at risk for financial exploitation.

Persuasion

Why Are Lottery Scams So Powerful?

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on January 23, 2019

A new conceptual approach to understanding scam victims and power dynamics.

A new conceptual approach to understanding scam victims and power dynamics.

Persuasion

How Can We Identify Undue Influence in Our Elderly Clients?

Stacey Wood, Ph.D. on November 27, 2018

When is persuasion excessive persuasion?: Undue influence and risk to elderly clients.

When is persuasion excessive persuasion?: Undue influence and risk to elderly clients.