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Elderly VT Woman Loses $5,000 in Phone Scam

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ORWELL, Vt. -

A 72-year-old Vermont woman lost $5,000 in a phone scam.

State Police say she was contacted by someone posing a representative from Bank of America.

The person said she won a promotional contest.

The Rutland Herald reports the person convinced the elderly woman to send $5,000 as part of the terms of the contest.

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