GRAY, Maine — In an extraordinary turn of events, an elderly couple in Gray who lost $20,000 to an online pop-up scam saw every dollar returned, thanks to quick action …
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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Two people were arrested in Plattsburgh following an attempted fraud scheme targeting an elderly resident, according to New York State Police. Chendong Wu, 42, and Feitao Chen, …
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Former San Antonio Financial Adviser Faces Felony Charges for Alleged $2.19 Million Theft
SAN ANTONIO, TX — A former San Antonio-based financial adviser who was barred from the profession earlier this year is now facing criminal charges for allegedly stealing more than $2.19 …
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CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) — A Cleveland-area clock repairman is facing serious theft charges after allegedly scamming customers out of thousands of dollars, many of whom were senior citizens, according …
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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Three Amarillo residents have been arrested and charged with federal fraud offenses after a nationwide investigation uncovered a $30 million telemarketing scam targeting elderly victims across …
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MONTREAL — Six men pleaded guilty Thursday in a Montreal courthouse for their roles in a grandparent fraud scheme that attempted to steal life savings from elderly Americans. The fraud …
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Dhrumil Bhatt Arrested in $583K Elder Fraud Scheme in Florida
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a sophisticated elder fraud scheme that defrauded an 81-year-old woman out of more than $580,000, …
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Des Moines, Iowa — A Chicago man has been arrested in Polk County after authorities say he attempted to collect gold from a victim as part of a fraudulent computer …
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LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. — Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested a California man in connection with a large-scale financial scam that defrauded an 81-year-old local woman of $284,000. According to …
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CULPEPER COUNTY, Va. — A fast-acting family and coordinated police work helped stop an 82-year-old Culpeper County resident from losing over $20,000 in a sophisticated phone scam aimed at seniors, …