What started as a normal day quickly turned into a nightmare. A Missouri woman says she lost nearly $100,000 after a stranger convinced her she was under federal investigation and needed to move her money to stay safe. How It StartedAccording to a probable cause statement, the scam began on Sept. 10, 2025, when the victim was trying to set up an Amazon account. A message appeared on her screen warning of fraudulent activity and prompting her to call customer service.