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Apr 2025
43m 30s

Download Dangers

Dr. Phil McGraw
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Tonight, You or someone you know is about to “Download Danger!” According to the Federal Trade Commission, in 2023, one-point-one-four BILLION was lost in Romance Scams! But, hey, you’re pretty savvy and you’re not even looking for love. You know your way around a keyboard and can sniff out a scammer, right? Guess again… because the scammers we’re talking about tonight are using Artificial Intelligence and Crypto Currency to separate you from your cold, hard cash. Lucy discusses her budding but troubling on-line relationship with a man named “Kane”. What Lucy didn’t realize is that scammers were using A-I to bring a stolen identity to ‘life’ and prey upon Lucy’s trusting nature. Thank you to our sponsors: Tax Network USA: CALL 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL/  to speak to one of our strategists for FREE today Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil/ and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Jase Medical: Go to https://Jase.com/  and enter code PHIL at checkout Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/   Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.
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