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Story summary
- The author fell victim to a cyber scam that used a deceptive text about expiring rewards points, prompting her to click a link and share banking credentials.
- The scam led to $500 withdrawn from her account, illustrating the immediate financial impact.
- Her bank's fraud team explained that similar scams are common and target loyalty programs.
- She emphasizes skepticism toward unsolicited messages and notes that anyone can be a target.
