How do honey traps work?

Honey traps are a form of deceit used to manipulate individuals by exploiting their personal affections or desires. Jordan Harbinger discussed a personal experience with Winston Sterzel on an episode of "The Jordan Harbinger Show," where Winston shared an attempted honey trap he encountered. He was invited to a hotel for an interview by a scantily clad woman, under conditions that suggested a setup for potential blackmail or physical harm. The strategy employed in the honey trap involved using attractive images to override the target's usual caution, making them more susceptible to manipulation. This method leverages the target's reduced guard when faced with a prospect of companionship or romantic involvement, which can cloud judgment and critical thinking 1.