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What We Can All Learn From "Blessing Scams"
An old Chinese “blessing scam” has reemerged in recent months. Law enforcement in New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles have issued warnings to the Chinese communities.
What is the Blessing Scam?
In this type of scam, a scammer tells their victim that a family member is cursed “and that only a very specific blessing will end the curse.” Generally, these scammers target older Chinese women – “who are culturally predisposed to be easier marks because of their reverence for family and mistrust for banks.”
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