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Richard Pius

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Two figures connected by a glowing thread across a screen divide, one casting a shadow that reveals a hidden identity beneath, representing how romance scammers manufacture fake emotional connection
  • Richard Pius
  • Posted by Richard Pius
July 9, 2026
11 min read

How Romance Scammers Build Fake Love Before Taking Everything

The person on the other side of the screen knows your name....

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A profile icon split between a warm trustworthy face and a thin blueprint outline, representing manufactured trust before a scam
  • Richard Pius
  • Posted by Richard Pius
June 26, 2026
10 min read

How Scammers Build Trust Before They Strike

How long does it actually take to trust someone? In person, it...

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A single key trying to hold back several stacked padlocks, showing the risk of password reuse and account takeover
  • Richard Pius
  • Posted by Richard Pius
June 24, 2026
10 min read

Why One Weak Password Can Cost You Everything

You use the same password for your email, your bank, and that...

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