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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2022 · 24 MIN

Computer Lockout Leads to Loss in Life Savings, Part 1

from The Perfect Scam · host AARP

For many, computers have been the connection to the outside world during the pandemic. When Dianne and Tom are hacked, they find that connection suddenly cut off. Worse yet, the retired professors' bank accounts and entire life savings are now at risk. Frantic, they work with a bank employee to move their money to safe accounts, which includes meeting couriers to transfer boxes of cash. 

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