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Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller returns and takes Bobby inside the world of scams and explains why anyone, no matter how smart or careful, can become a victim. She shares how she went undercover to expose romance scammers, created fake online identities, and even turned the tables on a scammer before confronting him face-to-face.Mariana also reveals the shocking story of a man who unknowingly transported drugs and ended up in prison, why scammers spend months building trust with their victims, and how organized these operations really are. Plus, Bobby opens up about a time he nearly fell for a scam himself, Mariana explains how close she came to being tricked, and they discuss the growing dangers of AI and what it could mean for the future of scams.

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Award-winning journalist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marianavz/?hl=en">Mariana van Zeller</a> returns and takes Bobby inside the world of scams and explains why anyone, no matter how smart or careful, can become a victim. She shares how she went undercover to expose romance scammers, created fake online identities, and even turned the tables on a scammer before confronting him face-to-face.Mariana also reveals the shocking story of a man who unknowingly transported drugs and ended up in prison, why scammers spend months building trust with their victims, and how organized these operations really are. Plus, Bobby opens up about a time he nearly fell for a scam himself, Mariana explains how close she came to being tricked, and they discuss the growing dangers of AI and what it could mean for the future of scams.
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#686 - Mariana van Zeller on Scamming the Scammers, Why Anyone Can Fall for It & the Shocking Stories of Victims Who Lost Everything

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