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Exposed: listening in on a $35m phone scam

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Scammed: The Cost of Desperation

This chapter examines a harrowing conversation between a scam victim and a manipulative companion as they navigate the desperation of accessing funds while confronting the reality of fraud. It showcases the emotional turmoil faced by the victim, who struggles with shame and fear of debt amidst coercion from scammers. Through personal accounts, the chapter unveils the devastating impact of large-scale phone scams in the UK, revealing the need for increased public awareness and more effective legal responses.

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