Elderly Ohio Woman Charged in Credit Union Robbery May Be Scam Victim

A 74-year-old woman charged in the armed robbery of an Ohio credit union last week is being investigated as a possible victim of an online scam. Ann Mayers, who had no prior criminal record, faces charges of aggravated robbery with a firearm and tampering with evidence in the Friday’s incident. Mayers’ relatives believe she may have been sending money to an unidentified individual, leading her to commit the robbery out of financial desperation. Authorities are reviewing her claims and investigating the potential scam, underscoring the growing prevalence of scams targeting seniors.

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