What happened to the good old con artist?

Preview text: How technology and globalization changed the scamming industry

Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026 at 5:53 AM EasternActiveCampaign

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Subject: What happened to the good old con artist?
Preview text: How technology and globalization changed the scamming industry
From: web@thewalrus.ca
Brand: The Walrus
ESP: ActiveCampaign
Sent: Wed Sep 2, 2026, 5:53 AM ET
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Subject length: 41 characters

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