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Police Publish Clear Photo in Series of Fake-Police ATM Scams Targeting Elderly

Police released a now-recognizable image to prompt public tips after a week of blurring meant to give a suspected minor a chance to surrender.

Riverside County Says Evidence Points to Murder‑Suicide in Deaths of Bermuda Dunes Couple

Five Charged in Philadelphia Scheme Posing as Utility and Bank Workers to Steal From Seniors

Spain and Bavaria Police Dismantle Madrid Shock-Call Ring Targeting Elderly Germans

Pune Doctor, 75, Loses Rs 12.31 Crore in WhatsApp Stock-Trading Scam

Social Security Watchdog Warns of Surge in Fake ‘Statement’ Emails Targeting Retirees

Elderly Garching Woman Loses Five-Figure Sum to Fake Doctor Phone Scam

18-Year Sentence in Elder Gold Scam Draws Fresh Online Misinformation

Manhunt for 'Casanova Conman' John Eric Wells Enters Seventh Year

AI Voice Clones Used to Authorise Fraudulent Direct Debits, UK Watchdog Warns

Arizona Attorney General Launches Online Tool to Report Crypto ATM Scams

Pleasant Hill Police Recover and Return Majority of $350,000 Lost in Crypto Scam

Florida Man Accused of Forging 38 Checks, Stealing $33,000 From Senior Is Held Without Bond

Cross-Border Raid Targets ‘Shock Call’ Ring in Slovakia as Bavaria Logs Fresh Attempts and a Costly Scam

Munich Arrest in Shock-Call Case Highlights Ongoing Impersonation Scams Targeting Seniors

Berlin Trial Opens in Alleged Faksimile Scam Targeting Elderly Collectors

Lloyds Reports 52% Jump in Romance-Scam Cases Among Over-55s

New York AG Warns of 'Phantom Hacker' Scam That Stole $1 Billion From Seniors

Ex-Karnataka MLA Duped of Rs 31 Lakh in 'Digital Arrest' Scam as Police Probe Widens

AI-Cloned Voice Used in Lichtenfels ‘Shock Call’ as Family Foils €45,000 Demand