"Police are still investigating the case, focusing on recovering the stolen money and possibly catching additional suspects involved in the scam."
"The elderly woman fell victim to a phone scam that initially seemed legitimate, revealing how easily trust can be exploited by fraudsters."
An elderly woman in Pleasanton fell victim to a phone scam, losing over $205,000 after repeatedly handing cash to a courier sent by the scammers. Initially, she was tricked into believing her bank account was compromised after calling a pop-up ad for technical assistance. After several cash pickups, realization of the scam set in, prompting police to intervene with a sting operation using fake cash. While a suspect was arrested, police are still investigating for further suspects and working to recover lost funds.
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