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What's the worst scam you've fallen for (or gotten close to falling for)? (lemmy.world)

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[–] RovingFox@infosec.pub 10 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Probably not homeless, pretty well dressed, that was probably his day job.

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[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 3 points 2 years ago

An assumption on my part.

I'll argue that not everyone begging for coins is scamming though some probably are. Trying to figure out which is just a recipie for misery.

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