CRIMER/SCAMS
[US] Caretaker is victim of romance scam and is going to lose it all.
A caregiver in the US is a victim of a romance scam involving an overseas paramour who convinced her to cash a $40,000 check and purchase crypto. The scammer, posing as a military journalist, delayed meeting her twice and directed funds to an orphanage. She risks legal trouble and deportation if the check bounces.
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