Denver Man Loses $17K in United Airlines Call Scam
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A Denver man was scammed out of over $17,000 after calling United Airlines' official number to rebook a canceled trip, only to be transferred to a scammer who falsely claimed he needed to pay upfront for refunds. Despite calling the official number, the man was misled into a lengthy call with a scammer, highlighting the risks of phone scams and the importance of verifying contact details. United is investigating the incident, which raises questions about how the scam was executed despite the use of official contact information.
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