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Four days to make victims fall in love: How global scammers use U.S. tech to swindle people
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Erika Kinetz | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the scam can be found through The Associated Press, which obtained records from the scammer. A scam operation has been uncovered, with a large number of victims targeted worldwide.
A scam operation has been uncovered, with a large number of victims targeted worldwide. The scammer, who was forced to work in a center, interacted with many people online.
Details of the operation are limited, but it is known that the scammer used multiple profiles and communicated with numerous individuals at the same time. The victims were from various countries.
Further information about the scam can be found through The Associated Press, which obtained records from the scammer. These records provide more insight into the scope of the operation and the people affected.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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