Sophisticated investment scheme swindling Americans out of savings

76-year-old Ron Williams was swindled out of his life savings, after he began chatting with a woman calling herself Jenny, who sent him videos and photos of herself. Now, he wants to warn others about the red flags he missed. NBC News’ Vicky Nguyen reports.

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