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Scammers Exploit Your Brain | Durham News
Scammers are outsmarting us with emotional manipulation, turning fear, urgency, and even romance into weapons to steal your money. With fraud losses hitting a record $15.9 billion last year — up from $12.5 billion — criminals are exploiting our psychology, blending phishing with fake FBI or Treasury alerts. Investment scams alone cost over $7.9 billion in 2025. They isolate, build trust, then drain your resources over months or years — especially targeting older, vulnerable folks. The shame and secrecy make recovery harder. But here’s the fix: pause. Don’t use their contact info. Verify…
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