NYC granny loses life savings to online scam — and she’s placing the blame on banks: lawsuit

An 86-year-old woman from the Upper East Side, Nina Mortellito, has lost her life savings of around $700,000 to an online scam, and she is now suing the banks for their role in the incident. This case highlights the vulnerability of elderly individuals to financial fraud and raises questions about the responsibility of financial institutions in protecting their customers. Mortellito's story serves as a cautionary tale for others, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and better safeguards against such scams.