74-year-old woman robs bank at gunpoint after losing her life savings to online scammers

A 74-year-old woman, Ann Mayers, was arrested and charged for robbing an Ohio credit union at gunpoint. 

Relatives suggest she fell victim to an online scam, possibly attempting to alleviate financial troubles. Mayers faces charges of aggravated robbery and tampering with evidence. She allegedly confessed quickly upon arrest, admitting to the robbery.

 Mayers reportedly took $500 from the bank. Authorities are investigating her scam victimization claims. Despite her circumstances, police emphasize that her actions victimized others. 

Sadly, Mayers had discussed robbing banks with family, who didn't take her seriously. Experts note the rise in scams targeting seniors, like the one Mayers may have fallen prey to.

Scams against seniors have become increasingly common over the last 10 to 15 years, according to experts. Among them are so-called grandparent scams in which callers claim to be anyone from a victim's grandchild to a police officer and tell the victim something terrible happened and that their younger relative needs money




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