r/Scams I Lost 3 Months Salary to a Dumb Scam
Summary
This episode of rSlash Scams features Reddit users sharing stories of sophisticated fraud, including a man losing three months' salary to a bank impersonator and another victimizing by fake franchise schemes in China. Listeners also hear about an elaborate FBI impersonation scam, a teacher estate sale fraud, and a street scammer stealing funds via Venmo. The final story details a "pig butchering" romance scam where a dating app match tried to lure the victim into fake investments.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Chime and AT&T Business Wireless
OP loses 3 months' salary to bank impersonator scam
Exposing fake franchise mills in China
Sophisticated Amex and FBI impersonation scam
Teacher's husband estate sale scam at school
Aspiring rapper steals $3k via Venmo on phone
Dating app pig butchering investment scam
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