Most US Scam Victims Get No Help; Some Lose Even More Money
Associated Press and FRONTLINE | “What happens after the scam might even be worse than the scam itself,” said Erin West, founder of Operation Shamrock. What is being done to stop the scams?
I’ve Written About Loads of Scams. This One Almost Got Me.
The New York Times | A person called a reporter, asking for him by name. The caller ID said “Chase Bank.” The scammer had a ready answer for every question the reporter asked. It almost worked.
How Foreign Scammers Use U.S. Banks to Fleece Americans
ProPublica | Asian crime syndicates’ online scams cheat victims around the world out of more than $44 billion a year. U.S. banks have been unable to stop them.
Body Camera Video Captures Scammer’s Change of Heart
9NEWS Denver | An officer's body camera captured the confession of a woman who impersonated a federal agent and convinced a couple to buy $20,000 worth of gift cards.
FTC: How To Avoid Imposter Scams
Federal Trade Commission | Imposter scams come in many varieties but work the same way: A scammer pretends to be someone, then tries to get you to send them money.