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Ohio Woman Loses $4,200 in Amazon Scam

5/24/2025

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Story summary

In May, a woman from Brookstone, Ohio, fell victim to a devastating internet scam, losing $4,200. Misled by a popup claiming her Amazon account was hacked, she unwittingly contacted a scammer who guided her to set up an Apple Wallet. After sending $2,200 and purchasing $2,000 in gift cards, she finally grew suspicious and halted the transaction.

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Story summary

In May, a woman from Brookstone, Ohio, fell victim to a devastating internet scam, losing $4,200. Misled by a popup claiming her Amazon account was hacked, she unwittingly contacted a scammer who guided her to set up an Apple Wallet. After sending $2,200 and purchasing $2,000 in gift cards, she finally grew suspicious and halted the transaction.