Scammer Targets Elderly Woman, Arrested in Florida

0:00From Tampa Bay, this is your March 5th update. Authorities in Hillsboro County, Florida, have arrested a man in a scam that targeted an 81-year-old woman in Lithia. Scammers hacked her computer through a bad email and tricked her into thinking they had accidentally put $50,000 in her bank account. She pulled out $24,000 in next day and gave it to a courier, along with a fake receipt they provided. Deputies got involved right away and set up a sting with another $25,000 for the pickup on February 24th. They nabbed 40-year-old Min Chen from Canada as he grabbed the cash, and now he faces charges for organized fraud, theft, and misuse of. Communication devices. The case is still under investigation. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage, your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions. Just listen and relax. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com