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Boynton Beach woman scammed out of $44,000
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · As published by WPBF
· June 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The amount lost is reported to be over $44,000.
A scam in Boynton Beach has resulted in significant financial loss for an elderly woman. The amount lost is reported to be over $44,000. An arrest has been made in connection with this scam. A man is being held for his role in the incident. Further details about the scam and the arrest are available from local news sources, including WPBF.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 6, 2026 ·
Source: WPBF ·
Reading time: 1 min
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