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Mom loses 401K in romance scam

June 20, 2023
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42-year-old Rebecca Holloway, a recently divorced mother of three, shared the devastating experience of losing her entire 401(k) savings to a scammer she met on Tinder. Emerging from a difficult second marriage, Rebecca fell victim to fraudsters who posed as a French entrepreneur named ‘Fred.’ The scam, known as ‘pig butchering,’ involves perpetrators establishing fake romantic relationships to gain victims’ trust before exploiting them with fraudulent investment schemes.

Rebecca joins a growing list of victims, including tech executive Shreya Datta, 37, and single mom Kate, 41, who collectively lost over half a million dollars to these heartless scammers. The cruel modus operandi of ‘pig butchering’ is a concerning trend that is spreading rapidly across the United States. Officials report a surge in cases, with Secret Service agents acknowledging an increasing number of victims falling prey to this deceitful tactic. In this scheme, victims are first manipulated into a false sense of security through a fabricated romantic relationship and are then subjected to financial exploitation through bogus investment advice. The victims, including Rebecca, Shreya, and Kate, have collectively suffered substantial financial losses, highlighting the urgency of addressing and raising awareness about this growing threat. As authorities, particularly the Secret Service, work to investigate and combat this rampant scam, the stories of Rebecca and others serve as stark reminders of the need for vigilance and caution in online interactions, even in seemingly personal relationships.

The impact of such scams extends beyond financial loss, leaving victims emotionally devastated. The rise in cases underscores the importance of public awareness campaigns and measures to protect individuals from falling victim to these sophisticated and emotionally manipulative schemes.

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  • Newly-divorced mom reveals how she lost her ENTIRE $100,000

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