He Stood in Freezing Water, Wiring $6,000 to Nobody
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He Stood in Freezing Water, Wiring $6,000 to Nobody
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Imagine standing in freezing water, terrified of dropping your phone as you wire $6,000 to someone who doesn't exist. This isn't a story about gullibility, but a sophisticated romance scam designed to defeat skepticism. How did a careful, methodical man end up in such a predicament?
In this episode, we uncover the elaborate deception that led George Andrews, a skeptical insurance claims processor, to fall victim to a romance scam. We explore the meticulous construction of a fake identity and the psychological tactics used to build trust, even with someone known for their caution.
Person: George Andrews
Date: January 9th
Location: Tanner Slough, Louisiana
Amount: $6,000
App: Meridian Connect
- Michael Harris, a retired postal worker, found a man standing waist-deep in 40-degree water at 7:15 AM.
- The man in the water was wiring $6,000 to a non-existent person, holding his phone overhead to protect it.
- George Andrews, a 32-year-old insurance claims processor, was described as "the most skeptical person" his sister knew.
- The scammer used pre-recorded video clips of a personal trainer, Kevin Aldridge, from YouTube, synchronized with a live audio feed.
- The fraud detection system of the Meridian Connect app flagged the scammer's account in November, but it was not suspended before the first video call.
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