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Think you’re too smart to be scammed? Think again.
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Exploring the Elaborate Scam That Targeted a Financial Advice Columnist
The scam involved a fake agent convincing a journalist that her identity was stolen and she was part of an international ring involved in drug smuggling and money laundering. The journalist ended up giving $50,000 in a shoebox to keep her money safe. Despite being a sophisticated person, she fell victim to psychological tricks that overwhelmed her decision-making capacity. The scam worked by keeping her off balance and overwhelming her with information from all directions, leading her to take an insane action she later regretted.
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