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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I tend to think there is no way a scammer like this would take the chance and show up IN PERSON.  There is a reason why they usually want you to wire $ or send gift cards.  Otherwise, it is too risky.  Cameras are everywhere.

Also, she seems to recall the exact conversation REALLY well.  I agree with pp that suggests she made this up for a book deal...with her connections, she will get it.

If it did happen, on the other hand, what I do not get is this...I understand people falling for scams when pressured to make a split second decision to send money or divulge info.  However, this journalist walked to her neighborhood bank branch, stood in line, walked back, boxed the money, etc.  Easily at least 30-40 minutes of time where she was alone with her thoughts, without the crook breathing down her neck pressuring her, giving her time to reflect on the situation.  And she still went through with it, supposedly.  Not to mention that she clearly is clueless about our government; that particularly three-letter agency would not be involved in an investigation like that.  That is something your average high-schooler knows just from watching movies with law enforcement characters.

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Yes. Jussie Smollet vibes all over this. She *paid* someone to scam her so she could get her article and movie[/quote]

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