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SECURITYJul 1 · 01:32 UTCR/SCAMS/u/Inkuii

[US] Fell victim to a Chinese police impersonation scam. How safe are my devices?

A US individual fell victim to a Chinese police impersonation scam, being tricked into downloading the Tencent Zoom app 'Voov' and allowing 24/7 surveillance on their devices. The scammer accessed financial information, passport, and social security numbers, but the victim mitigated risks by freezing credit, canceling a loan, and reporting to IC3 and the FBI. The victim is concerned about device security despite wiping their PC and ending surveillance.

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