# FTC warns of scammers after NY Mag finance columnist lost $50K in voice phishing hoax

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/ftc-warns-of-scammers-after-ny-mag-finance-columnist-lost-50k-in-voice-phishing-hoax/
- Published: 2024-02-19T09:15:32-06:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Photo caption: Federal Trade Commissioner Lina Khan warned the public in response to a story about a financial advice columnist being scammed out of $50,000. Photo credit: REUTERS. Article by Ariel Zilber. New York Post – February 16, 2024. Federal Trade Commissioner Chair Lina Khan warned the public about scammers after a New York Magazine financial advice columnist revealed she handed over $50,000 to a mystery man who claimed to be an agency investigator. “Being the victim of a scam can be devastating” Khan posted on X. “Nobody from the FTC will ever give you a badge number, […] Click here to view original web page at nypost.com Curated by John Wysocki See Full Bio