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Professor Lost Nearly $500,000 in a Chilling 'Digital Arrest' Scam: 'They Were F***ing Brilliant'

International Business Times UK — July 31, 2026 at 09:45 AM UTC

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Professor Lost Nearly $500,000 in a Chilling 'Digital Arrest' Scam: 'They Were F***ing Brilliant'

A New England professor lost $500,000 in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' scam with fake police surveillance and crypto transfers. Learn about this growing imposter scam threat and how to protect yourself.