Definition:
Victim blaming is the attribution of responsibility to those deceived rather than to those who deceived them.
Usage Context:
Seen in scam discourse, media coverage, and institutional response.
Critical Note:
Blaming protects exploitative systems. Shame replaces accountability.
Related Terms:
Responsibility Laundering, Moral Panic, Compliance Framing, Punitive Neutrality, Behavioural Governance