Why Technology Transformed Theft Into A More Complex Crime
How has technology changed theft? It's made fraud rampant, explains Oakland attorney Darryl Stallworth—scammers spoof victims about phony charges, catfish them, or hack a friend's email to beg for an urgent wire or Zelle transfer. Many people pay without verifying. Growing public awareness and bank safeguards now help, he notes, but online fraud and theft remain a huge, evolving problem.
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Answered by Darryl Stallworth · Oakland, CA
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How has technology changed theft?
It's made fraud rampant—scammers spoof victims about phony charges, catfish them, or use fraudulent advertising to trick people into paying.
What scam catches good people out?
A hacked friend's email begging for an urgent wire or Zelle transfer—many people pay without verifying, though growing awareness and bank safeguards now help even as online fraud remains a huge, evolving problem.
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