"Wrong number" texts aren't accidents
from Kim Komando Daily Tech Update Hosted by Kim Komando
Replying politely to a text from a stranger might seem harmless. But it's a trap. It's called a pig butchering scam. Plus, John gets flooded with flattering Facebook friend requests. From random people. We tell him about a man who lost $200,000 for falling for it.
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