Question 03.
Someone you met online three weeks ago has been messaging you every day. They are warm, consistent, and interested in your life. This week they mentioned a crypto investment platform their family uses, showed you their returns, and suggested you try it with a small amount first. What should you do?
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- You got it!The signals described here match the early stages of the scam arc taught in this module: consistent contact, warmth, an investment introduction, a suggestion to start small. A professional website and positive reviews can both be faked. More evidence from the same person does not help, because that person is the source of the deception. The A in PAUSE is the right response: ask someone you already know before investing a single dollar. The S in PAUSE also applies: stop if you are asked to move to WhatsApp, Telegram, or any platform the person you met online controls.
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