From Deceived to Delivered: Romance Scam Victim Recovers Crypto Assets
When Martha Wineston., a 61-year-old retired school administrator from Nevada, first received a kind message on social media, she had no idea it would lead to a devastating financial loss and ultimately, an extraordinary recovery. Over the span of five months, Martha fell victim to a sophisticated romance scam that drained her of $42,000 in Bitcoin savings she had set aside for her grandchildren’s education and her own financial security.