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Sinister new scam sweeps US as baby-faced criminals steal thousands

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The scammers are local 'water boys' who approach cars at intersections under the pretense of selling bottled water.

Victims say they have been stung by unauthorized bank withdrawals after scanning QR codes presented by the group or giving their cellphones so the youngsters can enter their bank details.

Tristen Richardson is among those who have fallen prey to the scam after buying what she was told was a $ 2 water bottle earlier this month .

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informal

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English

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34

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short-lived

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