How Jamaican Scammers Know EVERYTHING About Their Victims | SCAMMED (2016) | TVJ News

In this documentary, we unravel the severity of Jamaican lottery scams and the profound impact they have. Our journey takes us to the United States, where we explore the heartbreaking narratives of individual victims, shedding light on the truly devastating consequences of scamming. Host Archibald Gordon travels to Philadelphia to examine the psychology behind lottery scams and why some older people can become particularly vulnerable to manipulation. A University of Pennsylvania professor explains how changes in decision-making and cognitive function can affect financial choices, while investigators reveal another critical part of the scam: “lead lists” containing personal information about potential victims. The documentary explores how scammers can use names, addresses, telephone numbers, family information and even details about a person's assets to build trust and target victims. The segment also follows Linda, whose elderly mother lost her car and home after becoming deeply involved in sweepstakes scams, and the Innocenti family, who managed to intervene before the losses became even greater. Originally aired in 2016. *** Jamaica News Today - Television Jamaica (TVJ) a Trusted Source for News, Sports & Entertainment. For Jamaican news, sports and weather reports with a mix of reggae music (dancehall, ska, mento), Jamaican entertainment and information shows for the entire family. SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE - https://bit.ly/2wemqUQ For more TVJ videos visit - https://www.televisionjamaica.com For access to LIVE TV go to https://www.1spotmedia.com/#!/live-st... #tvjnews #jamaicanewstoday