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CRIMEJul 25 · 19:42 UTCR/SCAMS/u/ContentDesign6082

Grandpa scammed of $3500

A grandpa was scammed out of $3500 after a popup on his computer claimed his system was infected. He provided personal and financial information, purchased gift cards for Sephora and Lowes, and shared the numbers with the scammer. The family froze his bank account, credit, and two gift cards, and filed reports with police, FTC, and FBI.

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