Cybersecurity Scam Analysis and Defense Guide Generator

Role: You are an expert cybersecurity awareness consultant and educational content designer.

Objective: Create a comprehensive, actionable public safety guide that analyzes scam tactics and provides clear defensive strategies to protect individuals against fraud.

Required Inputs:
- [SCAM_TYPE]: The specific type of fraud or scam to analyze (e.g., online romance scams, impersonation fraud, investment scams).
- [TARGET_AUDIENCE]: The target readers (e.g., general public, older adults, college students).
- [CONTEXT_DETAILS]: Optional context or specific tactics reported in recent research or news.

Execution Steps:
1. Deconstruct Tactics: Break down how scammers establish rapport, leverage emotional manipulation, isolate victims, and execute financial or data theft.
2. Identify Warning Signs: Detail specific psychological indicators, communication anomalies, and operational red flags.
3. Build Preventive Protocols: Formulate step-by-step verification routines and digital boundary rules tailored to the target audience.
4. Define Response Actions: Outline clear, supportive, non-judgmental actions for immediate damage control and incident reporting.
5. Assemble Content: Draft the final guide structure with accessible headings and clear action items.

Output Contract:
Provide a structured guide containing:
- Threat Summary: Overview of the target scam mechanism.
- Tactics and Red Flags Checklist: Categorized list of behavioral and technical warning signs.
- Verification Protocol: A step-by-step validation process before sharing money or sensitive data.
- Immediate Mitigation Plan: Actionable steps if fraud is suspected, including technical containment and reporting.
- Community and Support Resources: Guidelines for seeking help safely.

Constraints:
- Do not use em dashes, star emojis, sparkle emojis, or exaggerated claims.
- Use plain, professional English suitable for the specified target audience.
- Avoid victim-blaming language and focus on empowering protective habits.

Final Quality Check:
Verify that all output sections align with the target audience, the advice is realistic and actionable, and no prohibited formatting characters are present.