stranger

Curiosity, a trait that is usually considered a strength is another weakness that scammers exploit, whether it’s a link to click, or a “wrong” text that sparks a conversation with a stranger.

The UK is, after all, reliant on the "kindness of strangers" - foreign buyers of our debt.

Wall Street may be the only place in America where strangers will come up to you out of the blue and try to hand you free money.

"We always tell our children to be careful. If you are selling, don't go to a corner or take gifts from strangers. It happens frequently in this country," Ms Kalokoh said.

Despite the advantages of close relationships, approaching a stranger can be dangerous.