A 77-year-old woman from Florida lost $129,500 in a Bitcoin scam where the perpetrator impersonated Elon Musk. The victim reportedly took out loans and considered selling her house to provide funds to the scammer. Authorities are raising awareness about the rise in text message scams, which have led to significant financial losses for many individuals. The Clearwater police highlighted that scams can affect anyone, as another elderly woman nearly lost $10,000 in a separate scam that exploited her emotions. The increase in fraudulent activities has prompted law enforcement to warn the public about the dangers of online scams, particularly those involving gift cards and impersonation of well-known figures.