I was scammed out of $300K in a 3-month-long government impersonation scam

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Wannapa Suprasert, a 28-year-old from Thailand now based in San Francisco who was scammed out of over $300,000. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

I refuse to marry my long-term partner. A divorce taught me marriage is nothing more than a business transaction.

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Jeannie Assimos has been married once but won't marry again.

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I moved back in with my parents at 25. I'm happier and have better mental health.

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I source clothes and accessories for wealthy clients and celebrities. These are my 4 secrets to dressing like the rich.

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I'm the chief product officer of a workforce software provider — here's how my company uses AI to help develop talent

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I regretted not getting a prenup when I got divorced. I won't make the same mistake if I ever get married again.

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Lisa He.

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I interned at JP Morgan and Microsoft as a software engineer. This is my secret to landing offers.

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Ume Habiba says having a brand is her secret to success.

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I grew up in Connecticut and moved to Europe for college. I never intended for the move to be permanent.

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Miezejeski feels more at home in Europe.

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I'm 26 and working in construction. The job is demanding, but I make $53 an hour in a stable career without student loans

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I'm 26 years old and work in electrical construction. It's demanding, but I'm able to support my family and be around for my son most of the day.

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I broke away from my traditional Amish community. Here's what grabbed me most in the modern world — and what I miss.

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Daniel Beilier and his family in Idaho.

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