Sorry to hear about your loss ts. I am not going to say why fell for obvious scam as honestly it can happen to anyone if not careful.

The scammers can also be using a form of hypnosim using their voice. When I was a kid, there used to be cases where strangers would approach you stare at you or throw powder to pukau.

One of.my mother's friend own a clothes shop. Kena before where scammed pretend to buy then try & hypnotised her. She keep on chanting praver verses & when managed to break the spell. The scammer terus walk out.

Those wondeing why ts fell for the scam. I personally believe it's part hypnosis & part fear using the family as a threat.

So best to just hang up when the minute you realise the call is a scam. Don't play along & give scammers chance to work on you.

Stay strong ts & keep your spirits up.