92-year-old woman loses life savings in online scam

Earlier in 2024, CBS News shared a story about the growing epidemic of overseas online scammers robbing vulnerable Americans. There is now an update on the billions of dollars being taken. CBS News' Jim Axelrod spoke with a woman whose elderly mother lost her life savings.

[GlobalAdventurer]

Older people who aren't very savvy, should probably stay off the internet doing transactions and stop clicking on every link in your mailbox.

[Me]

I’m not completely unsympathetic, but there’s a common cluelessness in all of these scam victims I see in videos.

[Johnnymahon]

Oh well. Can't do much if mothers trust a complete stranger more than close family members.

[jinxterpinxter]

Here is an idea. Quit giving your hard earned money to strangers.

[numberonecobfan]

The bravery exhibited in this situation is nothing short of inspiring. These individuals confronted genuine threats, yet you boldly stood up to the fraudsters to recover what was rightfully theirs. Your unwavering commitment commands immense respect, *Stalwart-Redeem* If our law enforcement mirrored your passion and resourcefulness (as well as your integrity), our nation would surely be a far safer environment. Exceptional work!

[NicolasMellan-vl]

The fact the *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* was facing adventures to help the people was so kind. Mad respect to you man.
Appreciate all you do to help others. You are setting a great example for the community Skillful recovery.

[jennifer]

It perplexes me how people are still getting duped by these scammers??? If someone informed me of troubles with my accounts, i would immediately hang up and contact the bank directly.

[smoochdawg]

Not just older people at all! All ages are fleeced!

[Joe-Victory]

Your content is awesome, and seeing someone who has 8.9k customers, and do something good for people who has less, makes *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* just feel so happy in side. I am glad someone like you could do something so kind for people who don't have as much.

[LoganAkhtar]

He really took the time to demonstrate it carefully and the alternative methods he provided are invaluable. Clear and concise as I like it. *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* keep up the good work

[ADAMSIXTIES]

There are a few required ingredients in a scam. 1. gullibility, 2. stupidity, 3. greed, 4. senility, 5. lack of financial safeguards 6. someone to take advantage of those things.

[Breezeyogi]

What a fool. With all the constant warnings in the media and otherwise, how could anyone fall for such nonsense.

[anglophils]

It's not the responsibility of Charles Schwab, it's not the responsibility of the government. The daughter needs to seek legal guardianship over her mother, who is clearly heading into dementia. If you do not seek guardianship over your mentally disabled relatives, it's on YOU, if they give all of their money away.

[ynmxxur]

What does a 90 yo have to do with a computer anyways? She is lucky she is alive.

[Yakelin-Zayas]

extremely useful information. He really took the time to demonstrate it carefully and the alternative methods he provided are invaluable. Clear and concise as I like it. *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* Keep up the good work

[slavenlucianus]

More people should move the way you guys simply keep modest and follow the advise. You deserve it all on the internet, *Universal dispute!* This clarifies the degree of an angel for people. Man, you deserve praise. The main reason I motivate myself to serve others.

[xamalion]

Greed is making you stupid, no matter your age.

[carlosbarahona]

Thats happening all over. Trust no one!

[asthecrowflies]

Oh honestly, how utterly STUPID. 🙄 NEVER give money to strangers!! That woman did not "lose" her life savings. She willingly gave it away and told her family nothing. Her excuse for not saying anything don't hold water. I am also elderly. Scammers have never gotten one red cent from me.

[Maxiemo]

My mom is a victim of this. She's still till this day is talking to the scammer and is delusional. My siblings and I confronted her about it and still nothing has changed. She's been talking to these scammers for about 2-3 years now, the only solution we could come up is she has to hit rock bottom. She's so delusional at this point, when she gets money, she goes to the bank just to wire these scammers money. It's so heartbreaking and I don't know what to do at this point. She literally lost her whole retirement... It's so sad all those years of working just giving to random strangers and trusting them rather than their own family members.