By Kevin Deutsch
A Coconut Creek woman in her 70s recently fell victim to a romance scammer, police said.
The scammer took advantage of the “lonely” victim after introducing himself to her through her Pinterest account, according to Coconut Creek Police. After his introduction, the man spent the next few months “gaining her confidence, telling her he loved her, and of course asking her for money,” according to a Facebook post by the police department.
The scammer claimed he worked on an oil rig and asked for gift cards, which the victim purchased for him, police said. Police characterized the man’s criminal activity as “the romance scam.”
The investigation into the scam is ongoing, and no arrests have been made, according to Coconut Creek Police spokesman Scotty Leamon.
“Remember that anyone asking you to go buy them gift cards always means it’s a scam,” police wrote.
Got News in Coconut Creek? Send it Here. Keep reading NW Broward County’s #1 News Sites: Parkland Talk, Coconut Creek Talk, Coral Springs Talk, Margate Talk, and Tamarac Talk.
Author Profile
Latest entries
NewsJanuary 7, 2026Sunrise Citizens Academy Simulation Shows Split-Second, Life-or-Death Reality of Modern Policing
NewsDecember 26, 2024JAFCO Hosts Annual Poker Tournament, Raising Vital Funds for Children’s Ability Center
NewsDecember 19, 2024School Board Approves 2025/26 School Calendar
NewsDecember 17, 2024American Heritage Schools’ Pre-Med Program Celebrates 25 Years of Spreading Holiday Joy to Pediatric Cancer Patients
