Holiday Scams: Don't Get Caught Out

June. 14,2023      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

An investigation into the tricks of holiday scammers, talking to victims and experts, and advice on how to fight back.

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Reviews

Matrixston
2023/06/14

Wow! Such a good movie.

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SnoReptilePlenty
2023/06/15

Memorable, crazy movie

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Mathilde the Guild
2023/06/16

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

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Fleur
2023/06/17

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

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