Massachusetts man, 85, loses $1M in alleged fake Brazil farmland romance scam

An 85-year-old man sent over $1 million to a woman claiming she needed it for taxes and legal fees. Maria Auxiliadora Rezende allegedly fabricated a story concerning inherited farmland in Brazil. Family members noticed unusual transactions and investigated the situation after voicing concerns. Authorities arrested Rezende and she faces a federal indictment for wire fraud.

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