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143: Jim Hates Scams

Darknet Diaries

CHAPTER

Unconventional Scam Payment Methods

The chapter delves into the elaborate methods scammers use to convince victims to send gift cards or cash as payments, highlighting their exploitation of gullibility and compliance. Despite the absurdity of the process involving buying gift cards and wrapping cash in foil between book pages, scammers still manage to make money through relentless attempts. It discusses the creative ways scammers launder money using gift card numbers on black market platforms and their advancement in techniques through AI and text-to-speech software.

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