# Retiree loses $500,000 in pig butcher scam twice

> San Francisco retiree Adan Look loses $500,000 in pig butchering scam, then falls for same scam again.
- Title: Retiree loses $500,000 in pig butcher scam twice | Shortify
- Summary: San Francisco retiree Adan Look loses $500,000 in pig butchering scam, then falls for same scam again. San Francisco retiree Adan Look lost $500,000 in pig…
- Keywords: san francisco, pig butchering scam, ad an look, scam, retiree, online romance, nigeria, operation shamrock, bank of america, zelle, news, local
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/pig-butchering-scam-san-francisco-california-retiree-adan-look-loses-500000-butcher-falls-another-online-romance/19948237
- Published: 2026-10-17T17:29:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: san francisco, pig butchering scam, ad an look, scam, retiree, online romance, nigeria, operation shamrock, bank of america, zelle, news, local
## First scam
San Francisco retiree Adan Look lost $500,000 in pig butchering scam.

> This is her. This is her picture
## Second scam
Adan Look falls for same scam online after losing money.

> Vicky
## Vicky's story
Vicky claims to be Army combat medic in Kuwait, wants to be caretaker.

> She is my queen. I'm her king
## First scam details
Adan lost $500,000 to fake crypto investment with Annie.

> Annie told him she'd made millions investing in cryptocurrency
## Second scam attempts
Adan sent $1,000 via Zelle and $1,000 in Apple gift cards.

> I sent her a little bit, but nothing like the other person
## Scam investigation
7 On Your Side found Vicky's identity fake through reverse image search.

> She's fake. OK
## Army verification
Army confirmed Vicky's military identity does not exist.

> We are extremely confident that the alleged service member under that name does not exist
## Scammer's tactics
Scammers use fake military identities and buy pictures for scams.

> They have scripts that they use, and they buy pictures
## Scammer's response
Vicky texted Adan she was not real after scam exposed.

> You're not really you
## New scam
Adan met new person Suzy who claims to be real.

> Have a good night. Hope you sleep well. Have a sweet dream, darling
## Scam impact
Adan and son remain torn apart by scams with no legal protection.

> Laws don't allow family members to intervene without permission from the victim
## Scam prevention
7 On Your Side helped banks and Apple stores stop scams.

> I called the loan officer. I was like, 'The guy's being scammed'
## Scammer's origin
Scammers operate from Nigeria with organized networks.

> He's been talking to someone like you for six months
## Current status
Adan blocked Vicky but met new scam target Suzy.

> I feel good, but sad. Information is powerful
## Key takeaway

San Francisco retiree Adan Look lost $500,000 in pig butchering scam, then fell for the same scam again.