
Psychological Mechanisms Behind Financial Scams Explained
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On the occasion of Financial Education Week, held from March 17 to 23, psychologist Nathalie Granier explains in an interview with "Le Monde" the psychological mechanisms exploited by financial scams. She deciphers the intimate motivations that make individuals vulnerable to these frauds. The article highlights the reasons why people fall for these traps, based on universal psychological mechanisms.