$1.3 Million Fake Investigation Scam
Summary
Retired pastor Larry Cook and his wife lost $1.3 million to a sophisticated government impersonation scam that exploited their trust and sense of civic duty. Host Bob Sullivan interviews Larry about the six-month ordeal involving a fake agent who manipulated them into moving cash and gold, followed by a discussion with Dr. Peter Lichtenberg on the psychology of fraud, the importance of social connection, and strategies for protecting vulnerable seniors from these evolving threats.
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