Re: “I’m a school professor. I fell for a rip-off that drained my life financial savings” [Feb. 3, Opinion]:
Because of Linda Khandro for her brave “My Take” piece. Find out how to keep away from being a fraud/rip-off sufferer ought to, on the very least, be taught in all excessive colleges.
Like Professor Khandro, I’m a extremely educated skilled. Not too long ago, I too was the sufferer of a fraud — because of mail theft. Fraudulent use of another person’s identification (mine) is one thing I skilled over 40 years in the past. Subsequently, I’m hypervigilant and attempt to cut back my e-footprint, however not immune. After I famous the transactions in my checking account, I knew precisely what was taking place. I did hear from my bankers that, regardless of their due diligence in coping with prospects, these scammers are devious, evil and clever.
Professor Khandro’s expertise is, sadly, frequent. It takes bravery to confess this horrible expertise to assist others. I plan to disseminate this piece to my pals and colleagues as a cautionary story.
Margaret van Waardenburg, Redmond
