Scammers are everywhere, and they want your money
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August 12, 2026 1:00 AM
This case is a reminder that scams don’t just happen to other people. They happen to smart, hardworking people who get caught at the wrong moment by criminals who are masters of deception.
According to an email release from the Idaho Attorney General’s Office, a scammer posing as a bank investigator convinced an Idaho resident to withdraw $14,000 from a bank account and mail the cash overnight to Florida for “safekeeping.” Fortunately, the victim contacted authorities before it was too late, and investigators were able to stop the package and recover the money.
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