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VCs find exciting new way to blow $1m: Wire it directly to hackers after getting spoofed

Friday 6th December 2019 10:45 GMT Pascal Monett

Well, someone has learned an important lesson

Never settle on only using email when dealing with money. Get a phone number, arrange a meeting, and get the financial details there, face to face.

It's the only way to be sure.

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