Hello, I’m Martina

I am a researcher and a published author specializing in scam psychology and persuasion. I combine psychological science, behavioral insight, and real-world scam examples to explore how scammers influence decision-making and how victims can better protect themselves.

Beyond academic writing, I work in the tech industry as a strategic UX and product researcher, with focus on cybersecurity, observability and AI, including the responsible use of AI.

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. More recently, I also published a book chapter in The Routledge International Handbook of Online Deviance, on grooming connected to scams, particularly the long-term grooming that occurs in romance fraud and pig-butchering scams.

I also frequently contribute to industry blogs, podcasts, and news articles on the topics around scams and the ethical use of AI. (see here)

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Martina Dove, PhD

Martina Dove, PhD

Martina Dove

Martina Dove, PhD

Hello, I’m Martina

I am a researcher and a published author specializing in scam psychology and persuasion. I combine psychological science, behavioral insight, and real-world scam examples to explore how scammers influence decision-making and how victims can better protect themselves.

Beyond academic writing, I work in the tech industry as a strategic UX and product researcher, with focus on cybersecurity, observability and AI, including the responsible use of AI.