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[–] [email protected] 42 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Though she was convinced she was helping the Canadian government with its investigation, her husband and friends said something didn't seem right, adding she was likely getting scammed.

She was warned, and still went ahead with it anyway without doing the slightest bit of verification. This feels like the finance version of a Darwin Award

[–] [email protected] 13 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Its still tragic to see con artists steal money from prople with mental disabilities

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I warned a coworker years ago their wife was getting scamed. A friend form their past contacted them and needed help, with money. Being good christian folks they gave it. Never saw it again. A month later he was like yes it was a scam.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Then again, deadbeats asking for cash is an entirely different thing. You KNOW there's a good chance you won't see them or the money again, but for some people the conscience wins out.