The Psychology of the Scam and Breaking the Spell with Ayleen Charlotte

What happens when trust becomes a weapon?Ayleen Charlotte, fraud survivor and victim advocate, joins Trust Issues to share her experience being targeted by one of the world's most notorious romance scammers. But this conversation goes far beyond the headlines.We unpack how scammers build credibility, create emotional dependence, isolate victims from outside influence, and prepare them to resist intervention. For banks and fraud professionals, it's a powerful look at why victims don't always respond to evidence, and how institutions can better support customers caught in the grip of a scam.