Seventy-One-Year-Old Loses $30K in Tech Scam | Cleveland News

A 71-year-old woman in Lorain lost $30,000 after falling for a chilling tech support scam—her computer “went black” with a fake Microsoft pop-up, then a caller threatened her bank account and demanded she hand over cash in a shoebox to a stranger in a Kohl’s parking lot. The scammer’s chilling precision, including exploiting a lack of security cameras at the meeting spot, reveals how these criminals plan every move. Experts warn: never rush to comply with unsolicited demands for money or personal info—legit companies won’t threaten you. Always verify through official channels, and trust your gut if something feels wrong. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/73d9f38117fac4d1