Beths Russian Hack

Published: May 18, 2018, 4:01 a.m.

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Beth receives a phone call and a follow-up message on her computer\\xa0from a man claiming he\\u2019s from Dell. The message is strong: Her bank account is being hacked by Russians, and if she doesn\\u2019t pay up, they\\u2019ll steal even more of her money. Typically, Beth is able to pick up on scams, but Dell is a client she works with regularly \\u2014 so her guard is down.\\xa0The \\u201cDell\\u201d representative tells her that she owes $3,998.\\xa0\\u201cHe gives me an address. I write the check out and mail it.\\u201d After quickly\\xa0learning it was a scam, Beth is heartbroken and\\xa0embarrassed. However, thanks to local\\xa0law enforcement, Beth is able to\\xa0recover all\\xa0her money!\\xa0

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