Help Kevin Koloff: US Army Vet recover after scam loss

I am writing this on behalf of my step-dad, Kevin Koloff. On April 3rd, he received a phone call from an individual posing as his bank's fraud department, regarding a suspicious transaction. During this call, the caller accessed his account and withdrew $26,000. It was at this moment that he discovered this was not his bank, but rather a scammer imposter.

Kevin immediately called the bank and filed a police report with the local police, but unfortunately, the money had already been transferred into and out of another bank. Within 2 weeks, the case was closed, the damages irretrievable.

This is an enormous amount of money to anyone, but a devastating, life-altering loss to him, wiping out all of his savings in a matter of seconds.

He's a blue-collar worker and US Army veteran, previously anticipating retirement in a few months.

Amidst pride and embarrassment, this is difficult to share, yet we hope it serves 2 purposes:

1. To educate others in hopes of prevention

2. To raise money to help him recover a portion of what has been stolen.

Please be careful and NEVER give any banking info over the phone (YOUR BANK WILL NEVER ASK YOU TO).

Thank you in advance for your generosity!