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Virginia Commonwealth University Police warn of social media scam increasingly targeting students

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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Police Department is warning the community of an increase in social media scams targeting students. According to police, the scam involves a person offering money to the victim for the use of their photos, after which the scammer reportedly attempts to intimidate them, sometimes by sending violent images or threats. "Within the past two months, at least 11 victims have come forwa…

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Virginia Commonwealth University Police warn of social media scam increasingly targeting students

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Police Department is warning the community of an increase in social media scams targeting students. According to police, the scam involves a person offering money to the victim for the use of their photos, after which the scammer reportedly attempts to intimidate them, sometimes by sending violent images or threats. "Within the past two months, at least 11 victims have come forwa…

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