Source: Reddit |
Scam Type: Impersonation |
Amount Lost: Amount not specified |
Date: March 04, 2026
Hi everyone, I hate to be writing this but I was just told that yesterday my grandmother was scammed out of her life savings \~40k. She received a text saying her account was hacked with her banking info and called the number linked. She spent 3 hours on the phone and was convinced that her money was being stolen. Her accounts had been locked so she wasn't able to see what was happening. She was directed to go to the bank, withdraw her savings and wait in a parking lot for an FDIC worker to come and pick up the money to transfer to a safe account. She did just that in a panic that her money was being stolen :/ The bank teller tried asking questions as to why she was withdrawing it and my grandmother was told to tell her it was for home renovations. Today, she realized what had happened and went to the bank where she was directed to file a police report and call the fraud department. I'm also helping her file reports with the FBI and FDC. She had just retired and moved into a condo that was meant to set her up for the rest of her life. I feel terrible for how violated and regretful she must feel. My immediate family and I don't live in the same state as her and she doesn't have a ton of active support from the family near her. She's only 74 so this is a really unfortunate and shocking situation. What else can we be doing right now? Is there any hope that she will see that money again? Thanks in advance
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