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90-year-old reunites with officer who kept her from losing nearly $10,000 to crypto scam
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· August 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A police officer intervened, stopping her from losing nearly $10,000. A woman was targeted by a scammer who promised to return her money.
A woman was targeted by a scammer who promised to return her money. The scam began with a message about an account ending. The woman was instructed to take a large sum of money to a bitcoin kiosk to resolve the issue.
A police officer intervened, stopping her from losing nearly $10,000. The woman had been communicating with the scammer for hours, trying to cancel a supposed payment. The scammer's plan was to steal more money from her.
Further details about the incident are available, including the woman's reunion with the officer who helped her.
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Published: August 23, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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