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Scams Targeting Youth: George Stockton Case

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George Stockton is the victim of money-making scams aimed at youth

False

A gypsy approached Mr. Stockton in order to revive his deceased wife

False

He met the woman in a billiard club

False

It all started with the sum of $50 and ended up with Mr.Stockton giving all his life savings to the con;

True

George thought “it had to be real” because the fraudster gave him a chance to hear his wife’s voice;

True

When George Stockton was about to give up, the woman offered him to do an “incarnation”;

True

Police managed to catch the fraudulent psychic and get the money back to George

False

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George Stockton's Scam Experience

  • George Stockton, a victim of money-making scams targeting youth, was approached by a fraudulent gypsy who promised to revive his deceased wife.
  • The scam began with a small amount of $50, but eventually, George handed over his entire life savings to the con artist.
  • The gypsy met George at a billiard club, disguising herself as a legitimate medium.
  • The scammer convinced George by offering him a chance to hear his wife's voice, making him believe it was real.
  • When George was about to give up, the gypsy proposed an "incarnation" to further deceive him.
  • Fortunately, the police intervened, caught the fraudulent psychic, and recovered George's money.

Test your knowledge on money-making scams targeting young individuals using the case of George Stockton as an example. Learn about the tactics used to defraud and exploit youth for financial gain.

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