Affinity Fraud. Sparks and Lech
Description
Affinity frauds are perpetrated against people of particular social or ethnic groups - by those who seem to share the same background. This episode of Scammed profiles two criminals, David Spark and Andrew Lech, who prey upon such groups of trusting individuals - those who do not fear or would never suspect being taken advantage of by members of their own community. The victims here tell their stories about how they were easily duped by these criminals because they shared a common background or belief.
Runtime
21 min
Series
Subjects
Genre
Date of Publication
[2013], c2011
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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