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EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 34 MIN

Episode 2 – Activation: Early Cues of a Romance Scam

from The Anatomy of Modern Romance Scams · host Michael B

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we examine the activation stage of modern romance scams — how attachment is engineered before any financial request is made. We break down mirroring, future pacing, intermittent reinforcement, emotional narrowing, and why early red flags feel small. Prevention begins before money enters the conversation. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we examine the activation stage of modern romance scams — how attachment is engineered before any financial request is made. We break down mirroring, future pacing, intermittent reinforcement, emotional narrowing, and why early red flags feel small. Prevention begins before money enters the conversation.

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we examine the activation stage of modern romance scams — how attachment is engineered before any financial request is made. We break down mirroring, future pacing, intermittent reinforcement, emotional narrowing,...

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