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Burnham Foils Digital Imposter | Cork News
Prime Minister Andy Burnham stumbled into a digital prank—thinking he was chatting with Donald Trump’s chief of staff, only to discover it was an imposter. No harm done, and Burnham says he handled it like a pro by reporting it fast. It’s not the first time top UK officials have fallen for such hoaxes, as impersonation scams grow more common—and more dangerous—for those in the public eye. Burnham shrugged off any embarrassment, calling the exchange harmless and stressing he followed protocol. Officials across the Atlantic are now on alert, with the British embassy even raising the issue at…
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