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Aug 6, 2024
Discover the touching tale of a boy named Matthew who finds peace through music, despite life's challenges. Dive into the unexpected thrill of locating a free Steinway baby grand piano. Learn about a unique scam that uses emotional stories to exploit unsuspecting victims in the piano shipping industry. Gain insights into the importance of skepticism in a world rife with fraud. Also, explore cybersecurity updates, including a DOJ lawsuit against TikTok and the implications of a proposed national internet ID in China.
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Piano Bringing Peace to Matthew
- Matthew, a six-year-old with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, found peace playing a toy piano.
- His mother Patricia saw potential in piano playing as an emotional outlet for him.
Free Piano Scam Unfolds
- Patricia found a free Steinway baby grand piano on Facebook but was asked to pay $625 for shipping reroute.
- After sending money via Zelle, she realized it was a scam; no piano arrived.
Humans Are the Weakest Link
- Scammers exploit human desires and emotions rather than technological vulnerabilities.
- This human element is the weak link making such scams difficult to prevent.