Detecting Psychological Manipulation in Online Scams
Building AI models to detect psychological manipulation in online scams.
Partners
Shisa.AI
Shisa.AI
Status
Status
In Progress
In Progress
Focus
Focus
Psychological Manipulation Detection
Psychological Manipulation Detection
Overview
Psychological manipulation is at the core of many online scams, from romance fraud to investment scams and impersonation attacks. This project aims to build behavioral AI models that identify manipulation techniques embedded in conversations before victims suffer financial or emotional harm.
Research Approach
We will analyze thousands of real scam conversations to identify behavioral patterns, cognitive biases, and persuasion strategies used by scammers. These insights will be used to develop specialized AI models capable of detecting psychological manipulation across multiple languages and cultural contexts.
Expected Inpact
This project aims to translate behavioral AI research into practical tools that help people recognize online scams before significant harm occurs. One planned application is an online service where users can export or download conversation histories from platforms such as WhatsApp and upload the resulting text files for an AI-based assessment of psychological manipulation and scam risk.
The research also aims to support financial institutions, technology platforms, and public agencies in strengthening fraud prevention and protecting vulnerable users.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Research at the Intersection of Human Behavior and AI.
Detecting Psychological Manipulation in Online Scams
Building AI models to detect psychological manipulation in online scams.
Partners
Shisa.AI
Shisa.AI
Status
Status
In Progress
In Progress
Focus
Focus
Psychological Manipulation Detection
Psychological Manipulation Detection
Overview
Psychological manipulation is at the core of many online scams, from romance fraud to investment scams and impersonation attacks. This project aims to build behavioral AI models that identify manipulation techniques embedded in conversations before victims suffer financial or emotional harm.
Research Approach
We will analyze thousands of real scam conversations to identify behavioral patterns, cognitive biases, and persuasion strategies used by scammers. These insights will be used to develop specialized AI models capable of detecting psychological manipulation across multiple languages and cultural contexts.
Expected Inpact
This project aims to translate behavioral AI research into practical tools that help people recognize online scams before significant harm occurs. One planned application is an online service where users can export or download conversation histories from platforms such as WhatsApp and upload the resulting text files for an AI-based assessment of psychological manipulation and scam risk.
The research also aims to support financial institutions, technology platforms, and public agencies in strengthening fraud prevention and protecting vulnerable users.
RESEARCH PROJECTS