Lois, who was misled by a scammer impersonating her grandson, believed she was helping him escape legal trouble, ultimately losing almost $50,000 in a fraudulent scheme.
The scammer used emotional manipulation, claiming to be Lois's grandson in distress, leading her to comply with requests to pay bail and legal fees via Coinstar machines.
Despite warnings from bank managers and others, Lois was convinced she was preventing her grandson's imprisonment, illustrating how emotionally charged scams can cloud judgment.
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