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[Ep. 13] Crypto scammers took this man's entire life savings
Many folks think they'd never fall for a malicious financial scam, but the reality is that these bad actors are becoming more and more adept at emotionally manipulating their victims. On this week's episode, I sat down with Joe Allen, a disabled man out of Connecticut who fell victim to a vicious cryptocurrency investment scam. Stuck at home and out of work, Joe got a text message offering him exclusive access to a crypto investment opportunity. It's likely that these scammers knew Joe was in a vulnerable position and knew they could target him relentlessly until they got every last bit of his financial portfolio. Within a matter of weeks, he had sent over more than $300,000, seeing absolutely no return. When we heard Joe's harrowing story, we knew we had to share it in the hopes that we could prevent other vulnerable people from falling victim to similar schemes.
If you want to make sure you don't fall for the same kind of scams, stick around till the end for my tips and red flags to watch out for.
Want to help Joe out? Check out his GoFundMe page here: www.gofundme.com/f/support-carols-son-after-devastating-scam
We also wanted to highlight a couple of hopeful advancements in medical technology to add some light to the dark, including the first-ever transplant of a 3D-printed cornea, and new microrobotic technology that's making huge waves in the medical community.
Enjoying the show? Take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe. Head over to www.getbeyondconnected.com to find the show on other platforms.
Have a question for Kurt? Call 877-655-KURT and leave a voicemail.
Chapters
(0:30) - Intro
(3:45) - Swiss Microrobots Swim Thru Veins
(4:32) - 3D-Printed Cornea Restores Sight
(5:14) - Joe's Story
(7:20) - How Scammers Manipulate Us
(7:51) - The Crypto Hook
(8:35) - Joe's Story Cont'd
(11:28) - Scam Was Targeted
(12:16) - How Scam Victims Make Mistakes
(12:35) - The Breaking Point
(14:00) - No Help From the Police
(14:26) - Few Signs of Hope
(15:48) - Joe's Advice
(17:51) - Joe's Path Forward
(19:11) - How to Avoid Scams
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By CyberGuyMany folks think they'd never fall for a malicious financial scam, but the reality is that these bad actors are becoming more and more adept at emotionally manipulating their victims. On this week's episode, I sat down with Joe Allen, a disabled man out of Connecticut who fell victim to a vicious cryptocurrency investment scam. Stuck at home and out of work, Joe got a text message offering him exclusive access to a crypto investment opportunity. It's likely that these scammers knew Joe was in a vulnerable position and knew they could target him relentlessly until they got every last bit of his financial portfolio. Within a matter of weeks, he had sent over more than $300,000, seeing absolutely no return. When we heard Joe's harrowing story, we knew we had to share it in the hopes that we could prevent other vulnerable people from falling victim to similar schemes.
If you want to make sure you don't fall for the same kind of scams, stick around till the end for my tips and red flags to watch out for.
Want to help Joe out? Check out his GoFundMe page here: www.gofundme.com/f/support-carols-son-after-devastating-scam
We also wanted to highlight a couple of hopeful advancements in medical technology to add some light to the dark, including the first-ever transplant of a 3D-printed cornea, and new microrobotic technology that's making huge waves in the medical community.
Enjoying the show? Take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe. Head over to www.getbeyondconnected.com to find the show on other platforms.
Have a question for Kurt? Call 877-655-KURT and leave a voicemail.
Chapters
(0:30) - Intro
(3:45) - Swiss Microrobots Swim Thru Veins
(4:32) - 3D-Printed Cornea Restores Sight
(5:14) - Joe's Story
(7:20) - How Scammers Manipulate Us
(7:51) - The Crypto Hook
(8:35) - Joe's Story Cont'd
(11:28) - Scam Was Targeted
(12:16) - How Scam Victims Make Mistakes
(12:35) - The Breaking Point
(14:00) - No Help From the Police
(14:26) - Few Signs of Hope
(15:48) - Joe's Advice
(17:51) - Joe's Path Forward
(19:11) - How to Avoid Scams