Elderly Washington resident handed $420K in gold amid scam spree

Over three days in Clallam County, Washington, scammers posing as Microsoft and FTC employees swindled residents of more than $670,000, including an 84-year-old who handed roughly $420,000 in gold after being told banks were under investigation; authorities urge pausing, verifying with trusted contacts, and avoiding payment with gold or gift cards or giving remote access.