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‘I should know better’: tech expert lost £70,000 in one simple phone call

The Guardian· Jun 14, 2026 · 8:08 AM · 3 views

A tech expert fell victim to a sophisticated phone scam, losing £70,000 while traveling in Tokyo. Despite his background, he was tricked by a caller posing as his bank, exploiting details from his social media presence. This serves as a stark reminder to safeguard personal information online. #TechScam #OnlineSafety #PhishingAlert #CyberSecurity #ScamAwareness

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