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Iowa Fraud Fighters – Vern's Story
If you or someone you know has been a victim of a scam, please report it to one of Iowa’s local or state agencies at iowafraudfighters.gov/report-fraud/.Show More

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Iowa Fraud Fighters – Vern's Story
Vern lost nearly 90% of his retirement savings to a scam. Over four ...
Vern lost nearly 90% of his retirement savings to a scam. Over four years, the scammers built a relationship with Vern and used emotionally urgent, dishonest tactics to convince him ...he was helping someone in need. Now, Vern shares his story to help others avoid the same fate.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of a scam, please report it to one of Iowa’s local or state agencies at iowafraudfighters.gov/report-fraud/.Show More
If you or someone you know has been a victim of a scam, please report it to one of Iowa’s local or state agencies at iowafraudfighters.gov/report-fraud/.Show More

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Iowa Fraud Fighters – Lynne's Story
Lynne’s experience with a scammer, who posed as a federal agent ...
Lynne’s experience with a scammer, who posed as a federal agent claiming she was involved in a child pornography scam in Europe, was alarming.
Using urgency, fear, and manipulation, the scammer ...convinced her that to stop the scam, she needed to pay thousands of dollars, which they falsely promised to return after a fake investigation.
Everything changed when Lynne attended one of our Stop the Scammers Tour events. She realized she had been targeted by a deceptive scheme designed to rob her of her savings.
Now, Lynne courageously shares her story to protect other Iowans from similar scams. She encourages everyone to stay vigilant and to report any fraudulent activity.
If you or someone you know has encountered fraud, please visit our website to learn about the local and state agencies dedicated to taking your report: https://iowafraudfighters.gov/report-fraud/.Show More
Using urgency, fear, and manipulation, the scammer ...convinced her that to stop the scam, she needed to pay thousands of dollars, which they falsely promised to return after a fake investigation.
Everything changed when Lynne attended one of our Stop the Scammers Tour events. She realized she had been targeted by a deceptive scheme designed to rob her of her savings.
Now, Lynne courageously shares her story to protect other Iowans from similar scams. She encourages everyone to stay vigilant and to report any fraudulent activity.
If you or someone you know has encountered fraud, please visit our website to learn about the local and state agencies dedicated to taking your report: https://iowafraudfighters.gov/report-fraud/.Show More

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