Virtual Banking Scam Almost Costs Elderly Maine Couple $20K

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Officials say an elderly couple in Gray almost had about $20,000 stolen through a virtual banking scam.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says Androscoggin Savings Bank in Gray reported the attempted fraud

The scam involved a virus installed on the couple’s computer.

The bank froze the accounts when they became aware of the attempted fraud.

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