Florida man scammed a 74-year-old woman, she thought was Elon Musk, out of nearly $600,000.

Jeffrey Moynihan Jr., a 56-year-old Floridian, tricked a 74-year-old woman into thinking he was tech mogul Elon Musk. This elaborate scam led to her losing nearly $600,000. Such cons highlight the increasing prevalence of online fraud, which saw victims lose over $4.2 billion in 2020 alone. It's crucial for individuals, especially the elderly, to be vigilant about digital interactions and verify identities to prevent becoming statistics in these deceptions.