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Elderly Homeowners Scammed by Fraudulent Handymen in Hessen
Fraudulent handymen, mainly posing as roofers, are scamming elderly homeowners in Hessen, Germany, with one couple losing nearly €100,000 on unfinished roof repairs; police warn of similar cases across the state and advise caution against upfront cash payments for unsolicited services.
Elderly Homeowners Scammed by Fraudulent Handymen in Hessen
Fraudulent handymen, mainly posing as roofers, are scamming elderly homeowners in Hessen, Germany, with one couple losing nearly €100,000 on unfinished roof repairs; police warn of similar cases across the state and advise caution against upfront cash payments for unsolicited services.
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60% Bias Score
International Police Collaboration Targets Surge in "Grandparent Scams
A surge in "grandparent scams" across Europe is prompting increased international police collaboration; Germany reported 6,656 cases last year, resulting in millions of euros in losses, and a recent conference brought together law enforcement from multiple countries to coordinate efforts.
International Police Collaboration Targets Surge in "Grandparent Scams
A surge in "grandparent scams" across Europe is prompting increased international police collaboration; Germany reported 6,656 cases last year, resulting in millions of euros in losses, and a recent conference brought together law enforcement from multiple countries to coordinate efforts.
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12% Bias Score
Moscow War Veterans Targeted in Sophisticated Online Banking Scam
Scammers in Moscow are targeting war veterans and other privileged groups with fraudulent calls promising a 14,600 ruble payment, pressuring victims to reveal SMS codes for access to their online banking accounts to take out loans.
Moscow War Veterans Targeted in Sophisticated Online Banking Scam
Scammers in Moscow are targeting war veterans and other privileged groups with fraudulent calls promising a 14,600 ruble payment, pressuring victims to reveal SMS codes for access to their online banking accounts to take out loans.
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32% Bias Score
German Cabaret Combats Elder Fraud
Ned mit mir!" is a German preventative cabaret show educating senior citizens about elder fraud, particularly call center scams resulting in over €2.4 million in losses in Upper Bavaria South during 2024, and emphasizing reporting to prevent future victimization.
German Cabaret Combats Elder Fraud
Ned mit mir!" is a German preventative cabaret show educating senior citizens about elder fraud, particularly call center scams resulting in over €2.4 million in losses in Upper Bavaria South during 2024, and emphasizing reporting to prevent future victimization.
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44% Bias Score
Joint Police Operation Disrupts €100 Million Phone Scam Targeting Elderly Germans
A joint Polish-German police operation disrupted a criminal network running a shocking-phone-call scam targeting elderly Germans, resulting in arrests and asset seizures; the scam costs German seniors over €100 million yearly.
Joint Police Operation Disrupts €100 Million Phone Scam Targeting Elderly Germans
A joint Polish-German police operation disrupted a criminal network running a shocking-phone-call scam targeting elderly Germans, resulting in arrests and asset seizures; the scam costs German seniors over €100 million yearly.
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56% Bias Score
Surge in Fake Police Officer Scams in Netherlands
Reports of scams by fake police officers in the Netherlands drastically increased from 544 in 2022 to over 8000 in 2023, resulting in 1600 victims; criminals use leaked personal data and impersonate officers to steal valuables from primarily elderly individuals.
Surge in Fake Police Officer Scams in Netherlands
Reports of scams by fake police officers in the Netherlands drastically increased from 544 in 2022 to over 8000 in 2023, resulting in 1600 victims; criminals use leaked personal data and impersonate officers to steal valuables from primarily elderly individuals.
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44% Bias Score
International Romance Scam Nets 14 Arrests, €353,952 Loss
A Spanish woman lost €353,952 to a romance scam; 14 people were arrested in a multi-national operation targeting a Nigerian criminal network that used fake social media profiles to defraud their victims.
International Romance Scam Nets 14 Arrests, €353,952 Loss
A Spanish woman lost €353,952 to a romance scam; 14 people were arrested in a multi-national operation targeting a Nigerian criminal network that used fake social media profiles to defraud their victims.
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24% Bias Score
\"Crypto ATM Fraud Soars in Australia, Targeting Older Citizens\"\
Over 1800 cryptocurrency ATMs in Australia are facilitating \$3 million (likely much more) in annual fraud, primarily targeting older Australians through various scams; authorities are implementing regulations but recovery is nearly impossible.
\"Crypto ATM Fraud Soars in Australia, Targeting Older Citizens\"\
Over 1800 cryptocurrency ATMs in Australia are facilitating \$3 million (likely much more) in annual fraud, primarily targeting older Australians through various scams; authorities are implementing regulations but recovery is nearly impossible.
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40% Bias Score
Rise in elder scams in the Netherlands
Elderly and vulnerable individuals in the Netherlands are increasingly targeted by scammers posing as police officers or other authorities to steal their money and valuables; despite media warnings, the number of successful scams continues to rise.
Rise in elder scams in the Netherlands
Elderly and vulnerable individuals in the Netherlands are increasingly targeted by scammers posing as police officers or other authorities to steal their money and valuables; despite media warnings, the number of successful scams continues to rise.
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44% Bias Score
Bitcoin ATM Scams Surge, Targeting Older Adults
An 80-year-old Texas man lost \$5,000 to a bitcoin ATM scam after a fraudulent call claiming his son was jailed; this highlights a dramatic increase in such scams, impacting older adults disproportionately, due to a lack of regulation in many states.
Bitcoin ATM Scams Surge, Targeting Older Adults
An 80-year-old Texas man lost \$5,000 to a bitcoin ATM scam after a fraudulent call claiming his son was jailed; this highlights a dramatic increase in such scams, impacting older adults disproportionately, due to a lack of regulation in many states.
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40% Bias Score
\$126 Million Gold Bar Scam Targets Americans
A nationwide gold bar courier scam defrauded Americans of \$126 million in 2024, targeting victims through computer pop-up messages and using couriers to collect gold purchased by victims who were instructed to do so by those who posed as federal agents. The scam is linked to call centers in India.
\$126 Million Gold Bar Scam Targets Americans
A nationwide gold bar courier scam defrauded Americans of \$126 million in 2024, targeting victims through computer pop-up messages and using couriers to collect gold purchased by victims who were instructed to do so by those who posed as federal agents. The scam is linked to call centers in India.
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24% Bias Score
International Fraud Scheme Results in Prison Sentences and Restitution
Three individuals were sentenced for their involvement in a Nigerian-based mail and wire fraud scheme that targeted elderly and vulnerable U.S. citizens, resulting in over \$2 million in losses between 2017 and 2022, with one defendant facing deportation.
International Fraud Scheme Results in Prison Sentences and Restitution
Three individuals were sentenced for their involvement in a Nigerian-based mail and wire fraud scheme that targeted elderly and vulnerable U.S. citizens, resulting in over \$2 million in losses between 2017 and 2022, with one defendant facing deportation.
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36% Bias Score
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