We put so much of our lives out on social media without a thought isn’t it? We share our work, our successes, our moments of happiness on social media because that’s what everyone does. We even share our vulnerable moments, our sadness as well. Nothing wrong with that, you say?
As long as you know that there are people out there who can take advantage of it all. And I’m not saying that your boss found out that you went to watch a cricket match (you posted pictures!) instead of missing work because ‘grandma died’.
If you missed the show on Amazon Prime Video titled ‘Wedding.con’ then do watch. It showcases how otherwise smart women fall prey to men who promise marriage and love. Something that is missing in their lives. But there’s a bigger scam that was unearthed that seems geographically further away from us, but shows us how the promise of work opportunities make us even more vulnerable. Hollywood Con Queen on Apple TV+ will serve as a warning for everyone, especially you, the savvy investor.
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You’re an actor, and you get a casting call from one of Hollywood’s biggest producers, saying that they liked your work (showcased on the Gram), and can give you a chance as long as you take martial arts classes they recommend. It’s Covid time, and this is a chance to work with Tom Cruise! Of course you shell out money for the online lessons.
You’re a photographer, and a very important film producer offers you a chance to pitch your work to Netflix as a nature series! They tell you you will be reimbursed for the efforts so you fly to Jakarta, not once, not twice but many times!
People across the world lost more than 2 million dollars (and that’s just the
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