Crime & Safety

Internet Scam Causes Solon Woman To Lose Thousands

The information in this report is from the Solon Police.

A Solon woman told police that she lost thousands of dollars in an Internet loan scam, according to a Solon Police police report.

The woman, 57, told police that she sent $6,270 to the supposed lender via a Western Union wire transfer. She said the lender justified the payment as transaction fees for the loan.

Solon detectives are following up on the theft.

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