internet scams

In early 2021, Marjorie Bloom, a 77-year-old retired federal attorney, fell victim to a complex tech support scam that cost her $661,000. In summary, the scammer pretended to be a “fraud investigator” from PNC Bank, where Ms. Bloom had been a long-standing customer. How could such a fraudulent activity occur? According to CNBC, the “investigator” persuaded […]