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One particularly disturbing case involved a victim who wired over $1.2 million, wiping out her entire savings. Law enforcement estimates that these schemes have generated hundreds of millions of dollars—rivaling traditional cartel income streams—by preying on retirees seeking to liquidate assets.
This story underscores the importance of vigilance, especially for retirees and those on fixed incomes, as scammers relentlessly exploit vulnerabilities. The warning is clear: if an offer sounds too good to be true, it likely is.