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WASHINGTON—For years, one man has been using his hacking skills to do what few suspected could be done (and what most law enforcers are not allowed to do): infiltrating the computers of scam callers. A technology consultant by day, Jim Browning (an alias) has devoted his nights and weekends since 2014 to sneaking into illegal boiler rooms via his computer, recording what is going on, blocking frauds from occurring, posting videos of the bad guys on YouTube (where he has over 3 million followers), notifying law enforcement of his findings, and uncovering the strategies to outsmart tech support fraudsters. Now, he shares what he’s learned with AARP Bulletin reporters. In this month’s issue, we follow Browning into the world of international fraud and learn his strategies for how to stay one step ahead of the scammers.
Discover his fascinating personal journey into becoming a worldwide hero to countless fraud targets; watch as he gives AARP a real-time tour of scammers in action; and read his personally written note on how to stop phone and computer frauds once and for all. As he notes, fraudsters will “say whatever they need to get as much money out of you as possible.”
Also in this Bulletin special investigative report, you’ll learn about:
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