The recent action on student debt is fodder for spam callers, who often try to trick borrowers into paying for loan cancellation.
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A 271,000-word WhatsApp conversation between a Bay Area man and his scammer reveals the heartbreaking mechanics of a new breed of investment racket. Experts believe the global losses are in the billions.