「騙されない自分」という自己像こそ、最大の弱点

In this episode, Shigeki examines a surprising weakness many people have: the belief that “I am not the kind of person who gets scammed.” While people often assume that only the uninformed or careless fall for fraud, the reality is more complicated. Modern scams increasingly target individuals who see themselves as rational, skeptical, and intelligent consumers. By appealing to a person’s self-image as someone who can judge carefully, scammers create just enough curiosity to draw them closer. The real defense, Shigeki argues, is not simply suspicion, but maintaining distance. Recognizing that anyone can be deceived is the first step toward avoiding manipulation.