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- An elderly woman thought she was going to become an instant millionaire, but she ended up losing her life's savings instead.
- 74-year-old Hilda Stead lost $55,000 of her life savings in a phone scam. It all started with a call from a number she didn't recognize. "He said well you're a winner. And I had won $1.3 million and a new Mercedes," Stead said.
- Stead says she wants her story to serve as a lesson, especially for people around her age.
- Here are some other signs of a scam to keep in mind:
- You're told you must wire money.
- You have to deposit a check they've sent you.
- The person on the line claims they're from the government or another organization, asking for money in the form of prepaid cards.