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Down the Text-Scam Rabbit Hole

Released Sunday, 17th August 2025

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Down the Text-Scam Rabbit Hole

Sunday, 17th August 2025

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The scam du jour arrives via a text message, offering you a job. What happens when you accept?

Guest: Alex Sammon, Slate features writer.

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