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Four days to make victims fall in love: How global scammers use U.S. tech to swindle people
By Erika Kinetz | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
The instructions were clear: He had four days to make each victim fall in love.
And there were a lot of victims. Online, Safeer Mohammed Koorimannil, who was trafficked to a scam center in Myanmar, impersonated a 28-year-old Singaporean woman named Ella. On a typical shift, he said, he chatte...
Key takeaway Online, Safeer Mohammed Koorimannil, who was trafficked to a scam center in Myanmar, impersonated a 28-year-old Singaporean woman named Ella.
Why this matters in Frisco News
For Frisco residents, the revelation that American tech companies are inadvertently fueling global scams is a stark reminder of the city's complex ties to the tech industry. As a hub for major tech firms and startups, Frisco's economy is closely linked to the sector's growth and innovation. However, this also means that local residents may be unwittingly vulnerable to the same scams that are targeting people worldwide. The fact that scammers are using AI models from American companies to optimize their workflow and create convincing fake profiles raises concerns about the potential for Frisco residents to fall prey to these sophisticated scams. With the city's high standard of living and affluent population, Frisco residents may be particularly attractive targets for scammers. As the city continues to grow and attract new tech businesses, it is crucial for local authorities and residents to be aware of these risks and take steps to protect themselves from these increasingly sophisticated scams.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? The instructions were clear: He had four days to make each victim fall in love.
And there were a lot of victims. Online, Safeer Mohammed Koorimannil, who was trafficked to a scam center in Myanmar, impersonated a 28-year-old Singaporean woman named Ella. On a typical shift, he said, he chatte...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 30, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories and curated for Frisco News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Erika Kinetz | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories. To learn more about how Frisco News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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