While searching for love, 57-year-old Laura Kowal became deeply involved in an online romance scam – ultimately becoming what's known as a money mule. She lost $1.5 million and was found dead in the Mississippi River in 2020. A CBS News investigation explores how scammers coerce victims into becoming accomplices. | CBS Evening News

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