Hello, I’m Martina
I'm a passionate product researcher and published author with a background in psychology and UX. I specialize in scams, social engineering, and individual factors implicated in fraud compliance.
I completed my PhD at the University of Portsmouth (UK), where I developed the first dedicated measure of susceptibility to fraud (read my thesis), specifically designed based on both the vulnerabilities described by fraud victims and insights from academic literature.
Since then, I have authored a book exploring the complexities of scams and how they exploit inherent human traits. I have also contributed to industry blogs and academic publications on this topic, as well as ethical use of AI.
In recent years, I have worked in the technology sector, primarily focusing on cybersecurity, observability, and AI-driven tools. I also actively support non-profit organizations with their fraud prevention efforts.