"This message said that she was eligible to win $200,000 as long as she sent $750," said Sgt. Paul Nienhaus of the Miami Township Police Department.
After the victim sent money, she was prompted to send even more.
"Each went to a different state one went to Pennsylvania one went to Florida," Nienhaus said.
Police say the victim’s friend’s Facebook account had been hacked.
"Oh it's extremely frustrating; It's as frustrating for us as it is the families," Nienhaus said.
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