Help Jim and Angela recover from CyberCrime

DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!!

Dear Friends, Family, Neighbors, and Community,

Imagine spending your entire life bringing joy to others through music, only to have your golden years stolen by faceless criminals. This is the heartbreaking reality for me and Angela.

The Unthinkable Happened

We fell victim to a sophisticated cybercrime that stripped us of our 401k and annuities totaling over $800,000. This was our life savings. The criminals, exploiting fear and trust, posed as officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Treasury Department. Their elaborate scheme involved:

1. Convincing us our identities were stolen and we were at risk of imminent arrest.

2. Issuing fake arrest warrants for money laundering, child pornography, and uploading material to illegal websites. This was done to instill panic and a sense of urgency.

3. Telling us to liquidate our funds in order to receive new Social Security numbers.

4. Forcing us to sign fabricated non-disclosure agreements, allegedly to "help" recover our identities.

Trusted government agencies seemingly reaching out to help, but instead setting a trap.

Desperate to protect ourselves and do the right thing, we followed the criminals' instructions, unknowingly giving these faceless thieves access to our entire retirement savings. In moments, the security we had built over a lifetime vanished. This wasn't just a financial attack; it shattered our sense of safety and trust.

Now, instead of enjoying our well-earned retirement, we face an uncertain future leaving us feeling vulnerable and betrayed.

Why We Need You

The harsh reality is that law enforcement may never recover our stolen funds.

Your support will:

- Help us rebuild the nest egg we have been funding for over 40 years

- Create awareness in this ongoing fight against these cyber criminals.

- Give us a chance to rebuild and continue being part of our community.

Let's Orchestrate a Comeback

Whether you can offer financial assistance, share this campaign, or simply send a kind thought our way, know that you're not just helping two people—you're preserving the spirit of compassion and support that defines our community.

Let's show the world what our community is made of. Together, we can turn this tragedy into a testament to the power of music, community, and the unbreakable spirit of human kindness.

Thank you for the overwhelming love and support many have already given us.

......Making me feel like George Bailey from "It's a Wonderful Life" .

We are doing this GoFundMe page for our friends who feel more comfortable donating in this way.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts,

WITH ETERNAL GRATITUDE,

Jim Bannach and Angela Shaw