He opened his heart and checkbook, losing several million to a
con artist
AARP,
November 29, 2019
New Yorker Jerry Needleman was married for
over 40 years when his wife passed away in 2008. The devoted couple never had
children, and now in his 80s, Jerry settled into a quiet life alone as a
widower. Meanwhile in Florida, a woman named Sylvia is pursuing a relationship
with a retiree. The man has spent thousands of dollars on his much-younger
girlfriend. When they become engaged, the man’s son steps in. In 2012, the
family successfully sues Sylvia for fraud. One year later, Jerry is out for his
daily walk when he comes across a distraught woman crying on a park bench. The
woman is Sylvia. Jerry stops to see if she is OK, unknowingly embarking on what
will be a four-year ordeal that includes a marriage, a divorce, a second
marriage and annulment — and nearly $2 million lost to a romance scam.
TIPS: If you think you’ve been a victim of a scam or would like to
report fraud call The Fraud Watch Network Helpline at
877-908-3360. Anyone can become the victim of a scam, it’s
important to be vigilant and know your vulnerabilities. For instance, if you
are looking for a job you are more vulnerable to a work-at-home scam.
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