Scammers can get you from anywhere, even your fitness tracker, according to BBB.
While using fitness trackers and mobile apps, it is also crucial to exercise caution as some have become victims of scams.
According to Better Business Bureau, the scam begins after you get a fitness tracker that goes beyond measuring your physical activity, but also facilitates connections with friends and a wider community of fitness enthusiasts.Within a few weeks, you start receiving messages from a member of your Fitbit group. Initially, the sender inquires about your fitness objectives, but gradually the conversation becomes more intimate, BBB says.
"He claimed to be a single father working overseas to support his daughter. I genuinely believed him, and after I sent him money the first time, he persisted in asking repeatedly," a victim shared their experience. "When I refused to send more money, he resorted to threats against me and my family. I have now lost $100,000, and recovering any of that amount will likely prove challenging.
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