CRIMER/SCAMS
[US] My mom got phone scammed and I’m out $10k
The user's mother fell victim to a phone scam impersonating Bank of America and the FBI, resulting in a $10,000 loss from the user's account. The scam exploited her status as a signer on the account, leading to an unauthorized wire transfer. The user now plans to move closer to their mother for oversight.
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