Tag

New York Magazine

All articles tagged with #new york magazine

scamfraud1 year ago•3 min saved

"Financial Columnist Charlotte Cowles' $50,000 Scam Shock"

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.

via The Daily Beast|

#000 #charlotte-cowles #dollar50

scam1 year ago•4 min saved

"Financial Columnist Loses $50,000 to CIA Impersonator Scam"

New York Magazine's financial advice columnist, Charlotte Cowles, admitted to being scammed out of $50,000 by a con man posing as a CIA agent who claimed she was in imminent danger and needed to hand over the cash to a courier in a white Mercedes. The scammer had personal information about her and convinced her that her identity had been stolen, leading her to believe she was the victim of identity theft. After handing over the money, she realized she had been duped and reported the incident to the police, who informed her that no government agency would ask for money in such a manner.

via New York Post |

#cia-agent #financial-advice-columnist #identity-theft