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Out of this world: Japanese grandma falls for astronaut 'stranded in space' scam; sends him $6,700 to buy oxygen

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An 80-year-old Japanese woman was deceived out of her life savings by a scammer posing as an astronaut in need of oxygen. The woman sent roughly $6,700 after meeting the fraudster on social media. Authorities are describing the case as a typical romance scam targeting the elderly, prompting calls for safeguards.

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