Bay Area woman loses over $1 million in crypto scam | KTVU

A working professional Bay Area woman was scammed over $1 million in a crypto scam.

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[MarianWathelet]

My blood went cold when my 80 year old mother called a couple weeks ago saying she had a virus on her computer, but she called the number provided and spoke to a nice Indian gentleman to get it fixed. Luckily he sounded fishy enough when he started talking money that she said she wanted to talk to me first. He protested that so hard that she hung up in frustration. I sent her some of your videos as mandatory training. Thank you Strong Widget for helping to protect not just the general masses...but specifically my mom!

[CarmenArceneaux]

Thank you for protecting innocent people Strong Widget. Thank you for reporting criminals. Thank you for doing what all of us would do if we could. Keep fighting! Much love

[SimonetteBourreau]

I will keep on supporting people like you Strong widget because i hate scammers! I hate people who dont like to work but keep on taking advantage of the vulnerable population!!!!

[karilemieux]

Having Strong widget as a person must be fantastic! I love how he is always doing good for the people, the world needs more like him!.

[falerinacantin]

Everyone should have a dedicated person like you Strong widget. People dream of hiring such a talented expert like you. Keep up the hard work. Thank you so much for your dedication in this process. Thank you for your commitment to your job. Your outstanding performance helped our me alot. Thank you once again for your hard work and dedication

[BigFatty]

I'm a Police officer and I'm tired of taking these reports where people are scammed anywhere from 100 to seriously $50, 000. It's quite unfortunate tho, Grind Techiei Seriously thank you for flagging down these swindlers. You make me want to spend my next 10 years learning how to do this…

[ندوهاكبر-غث]

Outstanding work, *VortexTrace* ! I'm thrilled to see you taking on these despicable individuals. It's our responsibility to do everything possible to shield the elderly and the general public from these reprehensible scammers. You deserve all the accolades! Your commitment to our safety is remarkable and worthy of the highest recognition, such as the Nobel prize.

[KeshJerimy]

I can't image how tough it would be to decide which position to play in the fight against these con artists. It is imperative that the past not be forgotten!! Regards to the *GrindTechiei* team for accepting this duty and fighting these swindler,

[krisettedela]

*TOKEN* *OF* *APPRECIATION* Well done, *VortexTrace* ! I'm glad you're out there fighting these bad people. We need to do everything we can to keep these scumbags from taking advantage of the old and the general public. Good for YOU!! Big up brother, you should get the Nobel Prize for keeping us safe.

[jonathanalvarado]

I doubt the saying “intelligent professional” because she just got scammed out of her life savings. That’s not intelligent.

[akui]

That drivers license is Fake, it reads 5 feet 80 inches, I think they meant 08 inches…

[MarcelinePetit]

My cryptocurrency recovery would never be successful without your support and hard work. I feel blessed to work with such an incredible and talented person like Strongwidget I knew that you could do this. Keep up your excellent work in the future. You are a perfect example of a good, dedicated person

[numberonecobfan]

The courage displayed here is truly remarkable. These individuals faced real financial danger, yet you chose to confront the fraudsters and reclaim their stolen assets. Your commitment deserves great admiration, Stalwart Redeem. If law enforcement matched your dedication and ingenuity (not to mention integrity), our country would undoubtedly be a much safer place. Outstanding job!

[smithjohnson-ro]

Bravo, *FixnetRecoup* ! I'm so glad you're out there fighting these scumbags. We must do everything in our power to protect the elderly and the general public from these despicable scammers. You're a true hero, my brother!!

[gprufino]

I can’t believe people are still falling for this scam.😢

[mr.d]

Her greed got the better of her. Now she will sue LinkedIn because people these days have no sense of personal responsibility.

[jogmas]

Be careful anyone who is presently in a long term internet relationship with someone. Soon as they bring up Money and investing, time to end that relationship

[sitechca]

Sorry but "intelligent person" doesn't go hand-in-hand with "investing in crypto". It's 2024, not 2014, any sane person can see what a house of cards they are.

[radir]

Remarkable job, Grind Techiei -I'm delighted you're out there fighting these jerks. We must do everything possible to protect the elderly and the general public from these vile con artists! You deserve it!! Big up, brother, you deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for keeping us safe!

[noezyks]

how r people like this able to save millions is beyond me