76-year-old now homeless after being scammed

I come to you today with a heavy heart, burdened by the devastating circumstances that have befallen my dear friend and neighbor, Julia Elders's father, a 76-year-old Ukrainian immigrant. It is with immense sadness that I share the story of how his life has been shattered by heartless scammers.

Recently, after selling his house, my friend's father received a series of fraudulent phone calls. These despicable individuals shamelessly preyed upon his vulnerability, deceitfully claiming that he had won a staggering $17.3 million sweepstakes. Blinded by their false promises, her father was manipulated into believing that in order to access his newfound fortune, he had to pay exorbitant taxes amounting to his entire life savings of $807,000.

The consequences have been devastating. Today, her father stands homeless, stripped of his financial security, and utterly shattered by the weight of this cruel deception.

In this moment of desperation, we humbly turn to you, our community, seeking your support in helping her father rebuild his life. Your generous contribution, no matter the size, will provide him with the immediate assistance he desperately needs and offer him a glimmer of hope for a better future.

I implore you to consider this urgent appeal with an open heart. Together, we can make a profound difference in the life of a man who has been mercilessly victimized. Your kindness and generosity may have the power to restore his faith in humanity and help him regain his footing.

Thank you for taking the time to read this plea, and thank you in advance for any support you can offer. Your compassion will be a beacon of light in the darkness that has engulfed her father's life.

‘I'm 76 and homeless after a scam of $800,000