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Ruth's Scam Encounter and Response
- Ruth Grover, a police dispatcher widow, was targeted by a romance scam claiming to be a four-star general.
- She saw through the scam quickly and started a support group called ScamHatersUnited to help others.
Danger of Blind Online Trust
- People trust social media and online messages too readily, which scammers exploit extensively.
- This misplaced trust leads to emotional and financial harm that victims feel ashamed to admit.
Instill Doubt to Prevent Scams
- Put doubt in the minds of people involved in suspicious online relationships.
- Encourage them to question their contacts to avoid falling victim to scams.