Watch how smooth-talking scammers known as “Yahoo Boys” use widely available face-swapping tech to carry out elaborate romance scams.
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Oooh. How do I sign up?

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Go to a sketchy adult website and message everyone

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Good old Pig Butchering Scams https://youtu.be/pLPpl2ISKTg?si=7r86wJDNIaVrVVJL

Just new tech.

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Anyone have a non-paywall link?

Everyone be sure to setup a “code word” for friends and family that you use if you’re legitimately in a emergency and need money wired somewhere.

You think you’re to small a target, but the drag net just got way bigger through automation

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