I was scammed out of nearly $300,000 and was forced to abandon my retirement dreams

05/08/2024, 9:25 AM
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I was scammed out of nearly $300,000 and was forced to abandon my retirement dreams

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Leonid Shteyn. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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