After some exchanges, the scammer one day told her he was “in space on a spaceship right now” but was “under attack and in need of oxygen,” the official said.

The scammer then urged her to pay him online to help him buy oxygen, and successfully hoodwinked around 1 million yen ($6,700) out of her.

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    12 days ago

    Octogenarian means they are 80+ years old. I hope nobody ever finds themselves in a position where they need to rely on compassion from you.