Russia's 'Black Widows' Scam Soldiers into Sham Marriages for Death Payouts

A 'black widow' scam in Russia involves vulnerable men being persuaded into sham marriages just before deployment, allowing their new wives to legally receive death compensation, leaving families with nothing.

5 Aug, 14:03 — 5 Aug, 14:03

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Russia's "Black Widows" Are Scamming Soldiers Into Marriages For Death Payouts

In this "black widow" scam, vulnerable men are persuaded into sham marriages just before deployment. If they are killed, their new wives legally receive the compensation, leaving parents, children or siblings with nothing.

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Russia's 'Black Widows' Scam Soldiers into Sham Marriages for Death Payouts

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