You'd be surprised man... I had a friend who suffered from depression. Some scam like this got him wiped out his entire 401k. I mean he was stupid for buying into this garbage but they kept asking/demanding for more and more money till he was wiped out.
My friend took his life a few years ago. He always had mental health issues but I think this pushed him over the top.
Edit: It was some woman from overseas that said she'd come visit him if he paid her way, then after one payment it was "oh my boss wants more money", "oh my flight was canceled" "oh, my kid is sick" and he just kept on giving... It was clearly some kind of organized stunt. smh R.I.P. old pal
My friend took his life a few years ago. He always had mental health issues but I think this pushed him over the top.
Edit: It was some woman from overseas that said she'd come visit him if he paid her way, then after one payment it was "oh my boss wants more money", "oh my flight was canceled" "oh, my kid is sick" and he just kept on giving... It was clearly some kind of organized stunt. smh R.I.P. old pal