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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Lindy Ralph

I listed boots for sale online and was scammed out of $1,000. It could happen to you

Financial scams
‘I felt violated knowing that scammers had been inside my bank account. It felt more personal than having them try to use my card.’ Photograph: Tim Goode/PA

“They’ve taken all my money,” I screamed to my partner, panic rising. After working from home all day, I randomly went to my phone to check my bank balance. . I couldn’t log in but my bank app shows the balances without logging in. My partner came out to see what was going on. “They’ve taken everything.”

I feel like such an idiot. So ashamed. How did the scammers scam me, a 55-year-old, tech-savvy, educated and well-travelled Australian woman? It’s because the scammers are very, very good at what they do and manipulate you in ways you wouldn’t imagine.

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