Scammer Targets Elderly Woman, Police Seek Help

0:00Fort Worth police are hunting a scammer who ripped off an 81-year-old woman for $25,000 in cash. He called her pretending to be the head of security at her bank, claiming her account was hacked and she had to move the money fast for safety. She fell for the panic play, withdrew the cash, and met him at a downtown bank where she handed it over. Cops released clear surveillance videos showing the guy walking in and out, looking straight at the camera. Doctors say he comes off as an Asian male, super calm and casual like he's done this before and knows the drill. They describe how he rushed her with lines like you gotta act now, no time to waste, don't call anyone else. Now detectors are digging into why the bank let her pull that much cash without red flags since transactions over $10,000 usually get. Reported, they're piecing together if he's hit others too. If you spot him or know something, hit up Detective McGall in an area code, 817-393-4837. Help lock this.

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