Missing NY Woman's Phone Sends Mysterious Texts
Alisa Goods, 63, vanished in Las Vegas on August 8, and her family has been receiving suspicious texts from her phone asking for cash and bitcoin, with police investigating possible 'spoofing' by scammers
A 63-year-old woman from New York, Alisa Goods, went missing in Las Vegas on August 8, and her family has been receiving mysterious texts from her phone asking for help, gas money, and bitcoin. Goods was visiting a friend in Las Vegas and left their apartment to go to a nearby CVS on August 8, but never returned.
The family started receiving the suspicious texts two days after Goods was reported missing. The texts have been asking for cash and bitcoin, which has raised concerns that someone may be impersonating Goods. The Las Vegas Metro Police are investigating the case and have classified Goods as a missing adult.
According to police spokesperson Aden Ocampo, there is 'nothing to suggest she is in danger' based on detective work so far. However, the police believe the calls, texts, and Bitcoin requests the family has received could be the result of 'spoofing' by scammers. This has added to the uncertainty and worry for Goods' family, who are desperate to find her.
Goods' family has been searching for her and has contacted local hospitals, jails, and the coroner's office, but have so far turned up no leads. Her daughter Kristen is in Las Vegas trying to find answers and bring her mother home. The family is extremely worried about Goods' well-being, and her niece Alana Calloway has raised the possibility that she may have been kidnapped.
## Why it matters The case of Alisa Goods' disappearance highlights the risks of 'spoofing' by scammers, who can use stolen phones or phone numbers to send fake texts and make fraudulent requests. It also underscores the importance of swift action by law enforcement and the need for families to be vigilant in such situations. As the investigation continues, Goods' family remains hopeful that she will be found safe and sound.
The Las Vegas Metro Police are urging anyone with information to contact investigators, and Goods' family is appealing for help in finding her. With the case still active, the family and authorities are working together to uncover the truth behind Goods' disappearance and the mysterious texts from her phone.
