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January 7, 2023

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This phone scam fooled someone out of thousands of dollars

This phone scam fooled someone out of thousands of dollars

Criminals are getting better at spoofing everything from websites to caller IDs. If you get a call that appears to be from your bank, be careful! A devious phone scam cost one victim thousands of dollars. We've got details on this dangerous spoofing scam and a few ways to protect your money.

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