Chicago veteran says he lost thousands of dollars after Cash app account hacked

The Brief

  • Romere Ellis, a Chicago native and Navy veteran, said he lost thousands of dollars his Cash app was compromised.
  • He said it began subtly, with small transactions of $1 before escalating.

CHICAGO After serving his country for three decades, Chicago native Romere Ellis says he never expected to return home only to become the victim of an alleged financial crime.

What we know:

Ellis, a 30-year U.S. Navy veteran and 100% disabled service member, moved back to the Chicago area a little more than a year ago after retiring from active duty.

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