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Young Adult Scams

Scams targeting younger or tech-savvy adults — people who assume they’re “too smart to fall for it.” Often involve fake bank alerts, crypto investments, or payment app frauds that exploit speed and trust.

Young Adult Scams

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The Instagram DM That Killed a Teen

Nov 20, 2025

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4 min read

The Instagram DM That Killed a Teen

How a six-hour sextortion scam drove 17-year-old Jordan DeMay to take his own life, and what every parent needs to know before it happens again.

Derek Johnson
Derek Johnson

Young Adult Scams

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How a Fake Chase Alert Cost Him $32,000

Oct 15, 2025

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5 min read

How a Fake Chase Alert Cost Him $32,000

A fake Chase fraud alert told him his account was compromised. Within days, a Texas teacher’s life savings were gone.

Derek Johnson
Derek Johnson

Duped

True stories of real people who got scammed — and how to make sure it never happens to you.

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