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$65 million scam targeting elderly Americans used India-based call centres, fake rental addresses; YouTube sleuths helped expose ring

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$65 million scam targeting elderly Americans used India-based call centres, fake rental addresses; YouTube sleuths helped expose ring
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An elaborate fraud scheme has bilked elderly Americans out of approximately $65 million. The operation, which was traced back to India-based call centers and fake personas, preyed on victims to send money through wire transfers and gift cards. YouTube creators played a crucial role in this investigation by unmasking the scammers and documenting their exploits. Consequently, multiple arrests have been made, with legal actions against the offenders continuing.

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