New York woman loses $60,000 after fake bank text sends her to a street-corner handoff

• A 76-year-old New York woman fell victim to a scam after receiving a text about supposed account trouble, resulting in a loss of $60,000.

A warning text about supposed account trouble ultimately led a 76-year-old New York woman to hand cash to a stranger on a street corner.

After the scam was carried out twice, she was out $60,000 and looking to the police for answers.

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