"Financial Columnist Charlotte Cowles' $50,000 Scam Shock"
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New York magazine's financial columnist Charlotte Cowles fell victim to an elaborate scam, losing $50,000 to con artists posing as Amazon, FTC, and CIA agents who convinced her she was under investigation for money laundering. Despite her financial acumen, Cowles was manipulated into withdrawing the money and handing it over to a stranger, feeling violated and questioning her own judgment. Her detailed account serves as a cautionary tale about how even the most financially aware individuals can be deceived by scammers.
- New York Magazine Financial Columnist Charlotte Cowles Scammed Out of $50,000 The Daily Beast
- How I Fell for an Amazon Scam Call and Handed Over $50,000 The Cut
- New York financial advice columnist embarrassingly reveals how scammers duped her into handing over $50K in a Daily Mail
- Finance columnist flabbergasted after she fell for Amazon scam that cost her $50,000 in savings Fox News
- FTC chair warns against scam tactics after viral column The Hill
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