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SECURITYAug 5 · 04:45 UTCR/SCAMS/u/No-Confidence-5585

Sent my Passport to a Scam

A person fell for a scam after receiving a call from an impersonator claiming to be from U.S. Customs and Borders. The scammer tricked them into revealing their passport, face, and address during a video call, leading to concerns about identity theft. The victim froze financial accounts, enabled 2FA, reported the fraud to the FTC, and deleted the scam-related app.

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