The woman stated that Look could also make a fortune and that they could build a home together in Hawaii. His son Jonathan, of Hayward, raised the alarm with the FBI, local police, the Secret Service, banks, and Adult Protective Services. Having fallen in love, Look wired money to banks in Malaysia and Vietnam, and sent $300,000 to a supposed kitchen remodeling company.
Despite Jonathan’s insistence, Look refused to listen. He had no money left. Essentially like, ‘I’ve got this. I’m investing. It’s my money. Like, ‘I trust her,”’ Jonathan was quoted as saying by ABC7 News . Fast forward a few months, and Look found himself in a similar situation. Soon, Vicky started asking for an iPhone, an iPad, and money for her mother’s treatment.
The scheme collapsed only when he tried to withdraw a supposed $6 million balance and was told he must first pay $25,000.
“He told me he was investing and that, not to worry. This time, he claimed to have made acquaintance with a woman named “Vicky” who he said was an Army combat medic, stationed in Kuwait. “She wants to be with me, be my caretaker,” Look claimed, prompting Jonathan to say, ‘not again’ as he couldn’t believe his father was treading down the same path again. Bank of America blocked three attempted $2,000 wire transfers to a “diplomat” she named.
Jonathan called the loan officer and warned Apple stores about the gift card purchases. Look insisted Vicky was real, pointing to flowers she had sent. Fillmore Florist owner Fred Tabar, however, clarified that the order was placed with a stolen credit card. “He or she or them placed order on our website, used stolen credit card. he still remains in contact with another woman named ‘Suzy,’ whome he believes is real While Look was provided hard evidence of how he was being constantly scammed. Unfortunately, family members cannot legally step in without the victim’s permission.
Look then sent $1,000 through Zelle and $1,000 in Apple gift cards. When Vicky asked for $45,000 to buy her discharge, Look sought a mortgage on his home.
After delivery, we find out card was stolen,” Tabar said. Jonathan said he used the previous reporting about the case to persuade banks and stores to stop transactions.
