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Technique

Sunk Cost Exploitation

MANIPULATION

Leveraging victim's prior investments of time, money, or emotion to pressure continued engagement despite red flags.

Common attack flows

How it fits in a scam

This technique shows up duringMANIPULATION

Before

  • Fake Crypto PlatformMONETIZATION

After

  • Fund SiphoningMONETIZATION

Defense

How to defend against this

Steps you can take

  • Cooling-Off PeriodCost low · Effect high
  • Trusted Contact ConsultationCost low · Effect high

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