CRIMEJul 18 · 02:07 UTCR/SCAMS/u/idkwhat13

[US] Zangi Romance Scam on my Mom

A person's mother fell victim to a Zangi romance scam five years ago after being targeted by a man who claimed to need $10,000 to leave an oil rig. Despite warnings from family members, including the submitter, sister, and father, the mother continued sending money and still communicates with the scammer today.

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