"Jean was just playing Words with Friends, an online game, when she was contacted by two different gentlemen who quickly gained her trust without ever meeting her."
"Unfortunately, Jean fell for some of the most common and devastating schemes used by online criminals. In both cases, she was tricked by the sense of urgency the scammers placed on her."
Jean, a Midwest woman who was targeted by online scammers while playing Words with Friends, became embroiled in a money laundering scheme after falling for a romance scam. Initially trusting two men she met in the game, Jean unknowingly became a 'money mule,' transferring stolen funds. Now facing steep legal repercussions, her case highlights the dangerous tactics of online criminals, including urgency and isolation via untraceable messaging platforms. Despite being financially cautious and aware of scams, her initial trust led to devastating consequences.
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