"Sure. I love nothing more than being insulted, betrayed, backstabbed and recorded by a 60 year old fuck all day long"

L.O. (The terrified Victim)

Document Forgery:

How I Was Manipulated Into Crime

This report details a disturbing event from July 2024 that illustrates how covert narcissists manipulate others into compromising situations. L.O. approached me for help with what she claimed was correcting an "unfair" job reference. She was applying for a position at Pabel-Moewig Verlag in Rastatt, Germany, and complained that her previous employer, Ströer Content Group, had written her reference using coded language.

In Germany, employment references operate under a complex system called "Zeugnis code", a legal framework where employers cannot write explicitly negative references, so they use subtle coded language instead. Even seemingly positive phrases can carry hidden negative meanings that German HR professionals understand implicitly.

L.O. presented this as a case of workplace injustice, claiming she was being unfairly penalized through these coded messages. At the time, still deep in the throes of her love bombing and emotional manipulation, I saw this as an opportunity to help someone I cared about overcome what appeared to be corporate unfairness.

The Manipulation Process

L.O. didn't simply ask me to forge a document—she employed sophisticated emotional manipulation techniques to wear down my resistance. When she first made the request, I declined. Something felt wrong about altering official documents, and my instincts were correct. However, L.O. had spent months studying my psychological profile and knew exactly which emotional buttons to press.

Emotional Pressure Campaign

She escalated her approach using classic narcissistic manipulation tactics:

Victim narrative: Positioned herself as unfairly treated by a corporate system
Future faking: Connected this job opportunity to our supposed shared future
Guilt induction: Made me feel responsible for her career prospects
Love bombing reinforcement: Increased affection and appreciation when I showed signs of wavering

The Technical Execution

Eventually, I capitulated to her pressure. We used screen-sharing technology, the same method she would later exploit to plant malware on my system. Using Adobe Photoshop, I meticulously copied the layout, logos, and text styling of the original Ströer Content Group document.

Alterations Made

The specific changes she instructed me to make were strategically chosen to transform coded negative language into explicitly positive endorsements:

"zufrieden" became "sehr gute" - Changed "satisfied" to "very good"
"Zufriedenheit" became "vollste Zufriedenheit" - Changed "satisfaction" to "complete satisfaction"
"guten" became "sehr guten" - Enhanced "good" to "very good"

Expert Knowledge

Looking back, several warning signs indicated this wasn't her first time engaging in document fraud L.O. demonstrated comprehensive understanding of German employment reference codes without needing to research anything. She knew exactly which phrases needed changing and what they should become, knowledge that suggested extensive prior experience with this process. Her instructions were precise and methodical, indicating she had refined this process through repetition. There was no hesitation, no uncertainty about the legal implications, no moral qualms about the ethics involved.

Preparation and Planning

The request came at a time when she had maximized her emotional leverage over me, suggesting this was a calculated decision rather than a spontaneous plea for help. She used our intimate relationship and my desire to help her as leverage to involve me in illegal activity, creating compromising material she could later use against me. This document forgery incident fits perfectly into L.O.'s established pattern of manipulation

Testing Boundaries

This request served as a test of how far she could push me beyond my moral and legal boundaries—information she would use to escalate future manipulation. By involving me in document fraud, she created a situation where we were both legally vulnerable, giving her additional control over the relationship dynamic.

Legal and Ethical Implications

Document forgery, particularly of employment references, constitutes serious criminal activity in Germany. The potential consequences include:

Criminal charges for document fraud
Professional damage to both parties involved
Civil liability to the deceived employer
Immigration consequences for international individuals

While I admit to making these changes under emotional pressure, several factors distinguish my involvement from L.O.'s:

My Position

Acted under sustained emotional manipulation
Gained no personal benefit from the fraud
Was unaware of L.O.'s apparent history with such activities
Immediately recognized the ethical problems involved

L.O.'s Position

Initiated and orchestrated the entire scheme
Was the sole beneficiary of the fraudulent document
Demonstrated expert knowledge suggesting prior experience
Showed no moral hesitation or ethical concerns

Incremental Boundary Violation

This incident taught me several crucial lessons about narcissistic manipulation: Narcissists don't typically ask for huge favors immediately—they gradually escalate their requests, using each compliance to justify the next, larger ask. The closer the relationship, the more leverage they have to push boundaries and override your better judgment through emotional manipulation.

Creating Compromise

Involving others in questionable activities serves multiple purposes: it tests compliance, creates mutual vulnerability, and provides future blackmail material.

Conclusion

The document forgery incident represents a textbook example of how covert narcissists manipulate others into compromising situations. What L.O. presented as helping her overcome workplace injustice was actually a calculated scheme to involve me in criminal activity while testing my boundaries and creating leverage for future manipulation.

This experience reinforced the importance of trusting initial instincts about ethical boundaries, regardless of emotional pressure or relationship dynamics. When someone you care about asks you to engage in questionable activities, the request itself may be part of a larger manipulation strategy rather than a genuine need for help.

Note: This page includes supporting evidence in the form of screenshots and document images with identifying information blurred for privacy.