Police say the scammer asked his 80-year-old victim for 1 million yen (US$6,750) to purchase more oxygen
The 80-year-old woman from Sapporo reportedly met the man on social media, where he claimed to be aboard a spacecraft orbiting Earth. He soon convinced her that his vessel was “under attack” and that he was running out of oxygen.
According to Sapporo Television Broadcasting (STV), the man begged his newfound friend to purchase 1 million yen (US$6,750) in electronic money and transfer it to him so he could purchase more oxygen.
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