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They're 80 years old, got scammed out of $250K, sheriff says

Summary by Lincoln Journal Star
Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said the 82- and 84-year-olds received a phishing email in August reporting an Amazon package was delivered to the wrong address and their account was compromised.

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Hickman couple scammed out of $250K, sheriff says

A Hickman couple is out $250,000 after a phishing email scam, the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office said.

·North Platte, United States
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They're 80 years old, got scammed out of $250K, sheriff says

Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said the 82- and 84-year-olds received a phishing email in August reporting an Amazon package was delivered to the wrong address and their account was compromised.

·Cherokee County, United States
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Lincoln Journal Star broke the news in Cherokee County, United States on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
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