They use their superficial charm to attract and win the trust of others. - They present themselves as victims to evade responsibility and provoke sympathy. - They spread misleading information to create confusion or distrust. - They make others feel guilty of actions or thoughts to control them. - They use intimidation indirectly to provoke fear without being explicit. - They promote conflicts between people to isolate the victim and gain power. - They use positive reinforcement as favours and rewards to keep the victim under control. - They divert attention from their own mistakes or inappropriate behaviors to others. - Create situations where the victim feels dependent on the manipulator.