A Scam in the Family—How a Close Relative Lost $100,000 to an Elder Scam

Written by James Schmidt 

Editor’s Note: We often speak of online scams in our blogs, ones that cost victims hundreds if not thousands of dollars. This account puts a face on one of those scams—along with the personal, financial, and emotional pain that they can leave in their wake. This is the story of “Meredith,” whose aunt “Emily” fell victim to an emerging form on online elder fraud. Our thanks to James for bringing it forward and to “Meredith’s” family …

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