Video shows officer warning elderly Coconut Creek woman about scam after losing $3,500
Police said the woman had already mailed $3,500 and was preparing another payment when officers intervened.
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Authorities warn residents after scammers trick elderly woman out of $3,500 in Coconut Creek - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
Authorities in Coconut Creek are warning residents to be cautious after an elderly woman was tricked into sending thousands of dollars to scammers. According to Coconut Creek Police, the son of an 85-year-old woman reached out to them after he found out his mother was sending gift cards, money and arranging meetings to deliver cash to scammers. The man said the scammers told his mother that she had won $7 million and a brand new car. Body camera…
Video shows officer warning elderly Coconut Creek woman about scam after losing $3,500
An 85-year-old Coconut Creek woman is out thousands of dollars after she fell victim to a scam, authorities said. According to Coconut Creek Police, she mailed money to people several times before police jumped in and stopped her from sending more. Body camera video shows the moments when officers tried to stop the woman from giving even more of her money away. “We got a couple of phone calls today from your daughter,” an officer said. “No, I’m …
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