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Elderly Germans defrauded of millions in sophisticated scams
In 2024, elderly people in Germany fell victim to phone scams resulting in the loss of millions of euros worth of gold and jewelry, with perpetrators posing as police officers, prosecutors, or bank representatives.
Elderly Germans defrauded of millions in sophisticated scams
In 2024, elderly people in Germany fell victim to phone scams resulting in the loss of millions of euros worth of gold and jewelry, with perpetrators posing as police officers, prosecutors, or bank representatives.
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12% Bias Score
£6m Elderly Investor Scam Results in Jail Sentences
Six individuals were jailed for a £6 million investment scam targeting over 150 elderly victims, mostly between 60 and 90 years old, using high-pressure sales tactics, forged documents, and impersonation; over £2 million was recovered.
£6m Elderly Investor Scam Results in Jail Sentences
Six individuals were jailed for a £6 million investment scam targeting over 150 elderly victims, mostly between 60 and 90 years old, using high-pressure sales tactics, forged documents, and impersonation; over £2 million was recovered.
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40% Bias Score
London Police Crack Down on Courier Fraud, Recovering £250,000
London's Metropolitan Police arrested 18 individuals and recovered £250,000 in a crackdown on courier fraud, a scam where criminals call pretending to be police or bank officials, tricking victims into handing over bank cards and cash, predominantly targeting vulnerable older people (80% over 65).
London Police Crack Down on Courier Fraud, Recovering £250,000
London's Metropolitan Police arrested 18 individuals and recovered £250,000 in a crackdown on courier fraud, a scam where criminals call pretending to be police or bank officials, tricking victims into handing over bank cards and cash, predominantly targeting vulnerable older people (80% over 65).
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20% Bias Score
Courier Fraudsters Steal Thousands in Northamptonshire
Two victims in Northamptonshire lost thousands of pounds to courier fraudsters impersonating bank and police officials on Monday; police warn the public to be vigilant against these scams.
Courier Fraudsters Steal Thousands in Northamptonshire
Two victims in Northamptonshire lost thousands of pounds to courier fraudsters impersonating bank and police officials on Monday; police warn the public to be vigilant against these scams.
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16% Bias Score
Woman Jailed for £10,000 Elderly Card Scam
Lisa Mary Macardle, 39, from Aylesbury, was jailed for two and a half years after defrauding four elderly victims (aged 91, 96, and 98) in Dorset, Hampshire, and Northamptonshire out of over £10,000 by pretending to be from their banks and collecting their cards to make purchases primarily at Apple ...
Woman Jailed for £10,000 Elderly Card Scam
Lisa Mary Macardle, 39, from Aylesbury, was jailed for two and a half years after defrauding four elderly victims (aged 91, 96, and 98) in Dorset, Hampshire, and Northamptonshire out of over £10,000 by pretending to be from their banks and collecting their cards to make purchases primarily at Apple ...
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36% Bias Score
Munich Fights Surge in Elderly Phone Scams
Munich police combat a surge in phone scams targeting elderly residents, implementing a tissue box initiative with prevention tips and investigating organized crime networks.
Munich Fights Surge in Elderly Phone Scams
Munich police combat a surge in phone scams targeting elderly residents, implementing a tissue box initiative with prevention tips and investigating organized crime networks.
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0% Bias Score
FBI Issues Third Warning on Cryptocurrency Recovery Scams
The FBI issued a third warning in 2024 about cryptocurrency recovery scams targeting victims of previous crypto thefts, using fake lawyers and fraudulent government affiliations to extort further funds via cryptocurrency or gift cards.
FBI Issues Third Warning on Cryptocurrency Recovery Scams
The FBI issued a third warning in 2024 about cryptocurrency recovery scams targeting victims of previous crypto thefts, using fake lawyers and fraudulent government affiliations to extort further funds via cryptocurrency or gift cards.
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44% Bias Score
€2,400 Stolen from Elderly Woman's Bank Account After Phone Theft in Madrid
In Madrid, thieves stole a 90-year-old woman's phone on a bus, using her simple 1234 PIN to access her banking app and steal €2,400 in less than two hours via ATM withdrawals, Bizum transfers, and online payments before her family intervened; CaixaBank eventually reimbursed the money.
€2,400 Stolen from Elderly Woman's Bank Account After Phone Theft in Madrid
In Madrid, thieves stole a 90-year-old woman's phone on a bus, using her simple 1234 PIN to access her banking app and steal €2,400 in less than two hours via ATM withdrawals, Bizum transfers, and online payments before her family intervened; CaixaBank eventually reimbursed the money.
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48% Bias Score
90-Year-Old St. Petersburg Resident Defrauded of Over One Million Rubles in Phone Scam
A 90-year-old woman in St. Petersburg, Russia, was defrauded of over one million rubles by a phone scam involving a courier who collected the money after receiving a password; police quickly apprehended the courier, a 30-year-old jobless man.
90-Year-Old St. Petersburg Resident Defrauded of Over One Million Rubles in Phone Scam
A 90-year-old woman in St. Petersburg, Russia, was defrauded of over one million rubles by a phone scam involving a courier who collected the money after receiving a password; police quickly apprehended the courier, a 30-year-old jobless man.
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52% Bias Score
Widow Loses £27,000 in Romance Scam
An 81-year-old widow from West Sussex lost £27,000 to a romance scammer posing as a financial advisor after her husband's death; the family discovered the fraud when her bank card was declined, highlighting the growing problem of romance scams which cost victims £92 million in 2024 alone.
Widow Loses £27,000 in Romance Scam
An 81-year-old widow from West Sussex lost £27,000 to a romance scammer posing as a financial advisor after her husband's death; the family discovered the fraud when her bank card was declined, highlighting the growing problem of romance scams which cost victims £92 million in 2024 alone.
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32% Bias Score
Elderly Robbery Scam in Netherlands Soars
In 2024, over 8,000 elderly Dutch people reported being targeted by criminals impersonating police officers, a sharp increase from 544 cases in 2023; 1,600 victims lost valuables after criminals gained their trust using personal data obtained online.
Elderly Robbery Scam in Netherlands Soars
In 2024, over 8,000 elderly Dutch people reported being targeted by criminals impersonating police officers, a sharp increase from 544 cases in 2023; 1,600 victims lost valuables after criminals gained their trust using personal data obtained online.
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32% Bias Score
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