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stay with us the FBI issued a major
warning today of a growing scam that is
claiming victims all across the nation
authorities are calling it the American
Dream scam and are urging consumers to
take caution these predators are looking
to cash in big by targeting unsuspecting
victims and promising them rich and
fulfilling lives millions of people have
fallen for this dangerous hopes and have
had devastating consequences as a result
that's FBI spokesperson Stan Winstead
earlier today warning Americans about
this dangerous hoax OPRS Charles
Dearborn has been covering this story
and joins us now good morning Charles
hello so tell us how exactly are these
scammers pulling it off well the con is
fairly simple first they promise the
target great prosperity and success in
exchange for nothing more than a
lifetime of hard work and determination
the victim then pursues wealth and
happiness and what they have been
tricked into believing is a fair and
just society until they eventually die
quite the scheme and who is most at risk
of being targeted honestly anyone who's
open to the idea that class mobility is
possible through ability or achievement
but the two groups that have been hit
the hardest immigrants who were lured to
this country with the promise of a
better life and wide-eyed young people
with their whole lives ahead of them I
got conned by my own parents into
thinking I could be anything I wanted to
be now I'm a hundred thousand dollars in
debt with nothing but a worthless
liberal arts degree to show for it mmm
devastating Charles how can people
protect themselves from this so-called
American Dream consumer watchdogs say to
be on the lookout for anyone who appears
to be hopeful about the future
definitely be wary of those who claim
society will judge you solely on your
skills and experience and if someone
tells you that it's possible to pull
yourself up by your boot
straps that's a big red flag and you
should contact the authorities
immediately
good advice let's hope these frauds are
apprehended and face a light slap on the
wrist soon Charles thank you very much
thank you
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