Enchanted by Lies | True Stories of How Scams Can Lead to Exploitation

Sarah Howells, Social Engineering Instructor, shares EYE-OPENING TRUE STORIES that reveal how misplaced trust can lead to danger and why recognizing the warning signs of grooming is vital to protecting our loved ones. We discuss online safety tips and the value of staying aware even in our physical communities.

In this episode of Learn Online Security Podcast we learn why it’s so important to go with your gut. Join us as Sarah Howells and Tamara Michèle talk about the importance of street smarts and making smart decisions—both online and offline.

In the member-only portion, we’ll explore how predators gain trust and practical steps you can take to safeguard yourself and your family. Continue watching subscriber only content in our Heroes membership area - https://www.learnonlinesecurity.com/membership

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This video is for parents, for women age 18-45, for single men 18-24 and grandparents.

Key Points
📌 Warning signs you or someone you love is being groomed and be oblivious
📌 True stories of how scams lead to exploitation, smuggling and human trafficking
📌 We discuss online safety tips and online predators

⌚Time Stamps ⌚
00:00:00 Introduction: The Danger of Vulnerability and False Promises
00:00:23 Meet Sarah Hows from Learn Online Security
00:00:35 A Real Story: Gaming Chatroom Turns into a Near-Death Encounter
00:01:50 Sound of Freedom & Real-World Dark Web Parallels
00:02:40 A Second Story: A 14-Year-Old Girl Lured in Person
00:04:00 Online vs. Offline Lures – The Similar Psychology
00:04:45 Why We Fall for It: Trust, Safety, and Human Nature
00:05:30 How to Protect Yourself: Street Smarts for Digital Life
00:06:00 Member-Only Heroes Segment: The Grooming Process Exposed