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yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued a warning about a resurgence of "grandparent scams" targeting elderly Iowans, in which scammers impersonate grandchildren claiming emergencies (accidents, arrests, hospitalization, or being abroad) to pressure grandparents into sending money. The scammers often use information gleaned from social media and may impersonate police, attorneys, or doctors to add credibility, with funds typically transferred abroad making them nearly impossible to trace. To avoid victimization, the Attorney General's Office recommends hanging up and independently verifying claims with trusted family members, never sending money over the phone or by wire, and reporting suspected scams to local law
newsbreak.com
· 2025-12-08
Patrick Wall, a homeless man posing as a masonry worker, scammed elderly victims in Nassau County from September 2023 to January 2025 by offering home repair services, then intentionally causing additional damage to increase costs. Wall was arrested and faces multiple felony charges including grand larceny, scheme to defraud, and conspiracy; police are urging additional victims to contact detectives at 516-573-6354.
tampafp.com
· 2025-12-08
Florida's Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit dismantled six major cybercrime schemes in three months, seizing nearly $2.4 million in stolen cryptocurrency with over $100,000 returned to victims and $2.2 million pending restitution. Three schemes specifically targeted seniors, including a bank employee stealing from 13 elderly victims, a grandparent scam, and a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading website. Additional cases involved identity theft operations and mail interception schemes, with perpetrators prosecuted for stealing from individuals and businesses across the state.
desmoinesregister.com
· 2025-12-08
Iowa is experiencing a wave of "grandparent scams" targeting elderly residents, in which scammers impersonate grandchildren claiming to be in accidents, hospitalized, arrested, or stranded abroad to pressure grandparents into sending money. The scammers use social media information and may impersonate police, attorneys, or doctors to add credibility, with funds typically transferred abroad making them nearly impossible to trace. Iowa's Attorney General recommends victims hang up and verify claims with trusted family members, avoid acting quickly or in secret, and never wire money or provide banking information over the phone.
sanjosespotlight.com
· 2025-12-08
Rental listing scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office reporting nine cases in 2024 compared to four in 2023, featuring tactics such as requests for advance payment, below-market rent, and demands for sensitive personal information before property viewings. Authorities warn residents to verify listings in person, watch for red flags like requests for deposits before viewings, and consider freezing their credit if personal information is compromised, as scammers may use stolen Social Security numbers to open fraudulent accounts.
catcountry1073.com
· 2025-12-08
Law enforcement agencies in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are alerting residents to five prevalent scams: Medicaid/Medicare impersonation scams where fraudsters pose as government workers to extract personal information; "brushing" scams involving unsolicited packages with malicious QR codes that compromise phone data; fake law enforcement calls claiming arrest warrants or missed jury duty to extort bond payments; and romance scams where criminals build trust through fake online identities to manipulate victims into sending money. Residents are advised to never provide financial or personal information over the phone, avoid scanning unknown QR codes, and verify contact legitimately through official channels.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio highlighted its 2024 elder fraud prosecutions as part of the Department of Justice's Elder Justice Initiatives, noting that senior citizens lose billions annually to schemes exploiting their trust. Notable cases included a caregiver who forged power of attorney documents and stole $46,064 from a nursing home resident, a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 72 investors of $8.5 million, and various impersonation and money-mule schemes targeting elderly victims, with sentences ranging from 16 months to 37 months in prison and restitution orders totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
m.economictimes.com
· 2025-12-08
The Indian government launched a new "Report and Check Suspect" feature on its National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in) that allows citizens to search a database of known cybercriminals using identifiers like phone numbers, email addresses, UPI IDs, and social media handles. This tool is designed to help prevent digital arrest scams and other cybercrimes by enabling the public to verify the legitimacy of unknown callers or entities before sharing personal information or conducting financial transactions. The I4C (Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre) database proactively identifies and blocks fake IDs used by fraudsters impersonating law enforcement officials.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio established the Supply Chain Oversight and Procurement Enforcement (SCOPE) Task Force in 2024 to investigate and prevent government contract fraud involving military, law enforcement, and public health supplies. The interagency task force will address schemes involving substandard medications supplied to veterans, counterfeit military equipment, faulty electronics for NASA, and other supply chain integrity breaches that pose national security risks. The task force held its inaugural meeting in February 2025 with participation from multiple federal agencies including the FBI, HSI, NCIS, and Veterans Affairs.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Two retired government employees in Mumbai fell victim to separate digital arrest scams in November. A 68-year-old retired banker lost Rs 1.2 crore after being threatened with false allegations of money laundering and terrorism, while a 74-year-old retired Income Tax officer was defrauded of Rs 25 lakh through fake letters from the I-T department and RBI claiming involvement in a money laundering case. Both victims were isolated through video calls and threatened with arrest before liquidating their savings, though the second victim eventually recognized inconsistencies in the fraudulent documents and reported the scam to police.
lovellchronicle.com
· 2025-12-08
Scams are becoming increasingly frequent, sophisticated, and successful, with law enforcement reporting a notable uptick in impersonation schemes where scammers pose as government officials or law enforcement to threaten arrest and extort money. Phishing—the collection of personal information through unsolicited communications—is being used as an initial phase to make scams appear legitimate, with one recent Big Horn County victim losing over $20,000 after being convinced by a scammer posing as a government agent that they owed money. The FBI reported that online fraud complaints doubled from 2019 to 2023, with financial losses exceeding $12.5 billion, and law enforcement advises citizens to verify suspicious
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Rebecca C. Lutzko announced her resignation as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, effective January 3, 2025, with First Assistant U.S. Attorney Carol M. Skutnik assuming the role. During her tenure leading approximately 175 prosecutors and staff, Lutzko's office oversaw prosecutions involving violent crime, organized gang activity, financial crime, public corruption, drug trafficking, child exploitation, and cybercrime, while also recovering tens of millions of dollars in healthcare fraud and civil cases across Ohio's 40 northern counties.
indianexpress.com
· 2025-12-08
A 78-year-old woman in South Mumbai lost Rs 1.51 crore to online fraudsters who impersonated Delhi Police officials and courier company staff, claiming her parcel to the US contained drugs and currency. The scammers coerced her into transferring the money by threatening arrest and showing forged legal documents during video calls. The Mumbai cyber police have registered a case for extortion, cheating, and criminal intimidation and are investigating through bank account details and call records.
masslive.com
· 2025-12-08
U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young resigned from her position on January 17, 2024, after serving for approximately two years. During her tenure, Young prosecuted various federal crimes including drug trafficking, financial fraud, elder and child exploitation, and violent crimes.
indiatoday.in
· 2025-12-08
A 78-year-old woman from Mumbai lost Rs 1.5 crore after scammers posing as Delhi police and government officials convinced her she was under investigation for money laundering and drug trafficking in connection with a food courier package sent to her daughter in the US. The fraudsters conducted video calls in fake police uniforms, showed fabricated arrest warrants and investigation reports, and pressured her into revealing banking details and transferring the money to their accounts. She discovered the scam only after discussing it with a family member and reported it to Mumbai Police's Cybercrime Cell.
livemint.com
· 2025-12-08
A 78-year-old woman from South Mumbai lost ₹1.51 crore in a cyber scam where fraudsters impersonated police officials and government representatives, claiming she was under investigation for money laundering and drug offenses. The scammers initiated contact by falsely claiming illegal items were in a courier package she sent to her daughter in the US, then convinced her to transfer funds to protect her assets through forged documents and video calls with actors in police uniforms. She discovered the fraud only after discussing the situation with family and reported it to authorities; police advise the public to verify caller identities and avoid sharing personal details over the phone.
hindustantimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A 78-year-old woman in Mumbai lost ₹1.5 crore to scammers posing as Delhi Special Investigation Team (SIT) officers in a "digital arrest" fraud, where they falsely claimed she was under investigation for money laundering and threatened her with criminal action. The fraudsters manipulated her through staged video calls with fake warrants and pressured her into transferring ₹1.15 crore to their accounts before she discovered the scam through conversation with a relative and reported it to police.
news9live.com
· 2025-12-08
A 78-year-old Mumbai woman lost Rs 1.5 crore (approximately $180,000 USD) to cybercriminals posing as Delhi Police Special Investigation Team officers who falsely accused her of money laundering and drug offences after she sent a courier package to her daughter in the United States. The scammers conducted fake video calls in police uniforms with forged documents, pressuring her to transfer funds to "secure" her assets during the purported investigation. She discovered the fraud only after discussing the incident with a family member and reported it to Mumbai Police Cybercrime Cell, which noted the scammers had distributed the stolen funds across multiple accounts.
techbullion.com
· 2025-12-08
The Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested 792 people involved in cryptocurrency romance scams, including 148 Chinese nationals, 40 Filipinos, and local accomplices, following a raid on a suspected fraud operation. The arrests came after authorities charged a Nigerian man with defrauding 139 Australians of $5 million through crypto schemes that used phishing links to steal victims' login credentials and drain both fiat and cryptocurrency accounts. The operation targeted citizens worldwide, primarily from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe, with foreign kingpins recruiting Nigerian accomplices to prospect for victims online.
cbc.ca
· 2025-12-08
A senior from Perth County lost $320,000 in a computer pop-up scam that began in November 2024 when she clicked on a malicious pop-up claiming to be Microsoft and was instructed to withdraw cash and purchase gold bars for "safekeeping." Suspects later picked up $80,000 in cash and over $240,000 worth of gold bars from her home, claiming they would deposit the items at the "Bank of Canada" for her protection. Ontario Provincial Police are seeking help identifying the male suspects, described as men aged 25-35 with short dark hair driving white and dark sedans.
ncsl.org
· 2025-12-08
Fraudsters steal over $10 billion annually from Americans through evolving scams including identity theft, impersonation schemes, and investment fraud, with scammers increasingly using targeted tactics across email, text, social media, and chatbots rather than indiscriminate methods. Federal agencies including the FTC, FCC, and CFPB are responding with stronger enforcement tools, such as new rules against impersonation scams and data breach settlements, while increasing collaboration with state officials and emphasizing consumer education. Key initiatives focus on combating medical debt exploitation and financial crimes targeting older Americans.
rotary.org
· 2025-12-08
Americans lost a record $10 billion to fraud in 2023, with impostor scams and email impersonations being increasingly common threats to individuals and organizations like Rotary clubs. Scammers are leveraging artificial intelligence tools and multiple communication channels (text, email, social media) to impersonate trusted contacts and request money, making fraud harder to detect and investigate. To protect yourself and your network, verify suspicious requests through alternative contact methods, report fraud promptly, and share alerts with your community, as most fraud goes unpunished and victims rarely recover their money.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A 78-year-old woman in Mumbai lost Rs 1.51 crore (~$182,000 USD) to a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam in which fraudsters impersonated Delhi police and accused her of money laundering involving a supposedly intercepted parcel containing drugs and cash. The perpetrators used fake video calls with forged warrants and coerced the victim into transferring funds by threatening arrest, exploiting psychological pressure despite awareness campaigns about such scams. Police have launched an investigation into what authorities believe is an organized cybercrime syndicate, while experts emphasize the need for elderly individuals to verify caller claims and avoid sharing sensitive financial information.
cbc.ca
· 2025-12-08
A Perth County senior lost $320,000 in a computer pop-up scam that began in November 2024 when she clicked a malicious pop-up claiming to be Microsoft and was convinced her finances were compromised. The scammer directed her to withdraw cash and purchase gold bars, which suspects then picked up from her home under the pretense of depositing them at the "Bank of Canada" for safekeeping. Police are seeking to identify the suspects described as men aged 25-35 years old driving a white Lexus sedan and dark-colored sedan.
bbc.com
· 2025-12-08
A single mother in Surrey lost a £280 deposit on a fake holiday rental property advertised on social media after the scammer stopped responding before her family trip to Cornwall; she recovered the money through her bank. Action Fraud reports a sharp rise in holiday scams, with 6,457 cases reported in 2022/23 resulting in £15.3 million in losses—nearly double the previous year—as criminals increasingly use social media clones of legitimate travel websites and AI-generated content to advertise unrealistically cheap deals that victims don't discover are fraudulent until the last minute.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio forfeited $7.7 million in criminal assets during fiscal year 2024, with over $50 million in additional assets pending forfeiture orders from 214 cases involving cash, cryptocurrency, vehicles, real estate, and jewelry. In FY24, $11.1 million of forfeited funds were returned to crime victims as restitution, and $10.5 million was shared with 83 local law enforcement agency partners who assisted federal investigations. Asset forfeiture serves as a tool to punish criminals, deter criminal activity, and compensate victims harmed by fraud and other crimes.
indepthnh.org
· 2025-12-08
This article is an editor's note and press release announcing the resignation of US Attorney Jane E. Young, effective January 17, 2025, after serving since May 2022. The piece details her office's prosecutorial achievements, including cases involving financial fraud (such as romance scams and pandemic relief fraud), elder and child exploitation, and violent crime, with notable cases resulting in significant prison sentences and restitution orders totaling millions of dollars to victims. While the article mentions Young's work on fraud and elder exploitation cases, it is not itself about a specific scam or fraud incident, but rather a personnel announcement highlighting her office's law enforcement accomplishments.
whyy.org
· 2025-12-08
Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania rank among the nation's most vulnerable states for identity theft and fraud in 2025, with Delaware ranking second nationally due to high complaint rates and substantial financial losses, while Pennsylvania reported over 314 theft complaints per 100 residents and average losses of $8,228 per case in 2024. The vulnerability is attributed to rising data breaches from major companies, with U.S. consumers facing an estimated $10 billion in fraud losses in 2023, and Pennsylvania's large senior population (2.6 million people aged 65+) identified as particularly susceptible to scams. State officials recommend public education initiatives, strong passwords, verification of websites, and family
headtopics.com
· 2025-12-08
Qingyun Chen, a 30-year-old San Leandro resident, faces federal charges for participating in an international fraud scheme that defrauded a 79-year-old Greenbrae woman of $50,500, which the victim handed to a courier at her home. A November raid of Chen's residence uncovered evidence of an organized operation, including 30 SIM cards, 75 fraudulent identification cards, ketamine, and various drugs, suggesting Chen worked with multiple accomplices to target numerous elderly victims. Prosecutors argued for Chen's detention, citing her status as a flight risk given her arrival from China in 2021 and lack of community ties.
asaaseradio.com
· 2025-12-08
This article is not relevant to the Elderus elder fraud database. It is an entertainment news roundup covering 2024 celebrity stories, including musician feuds, legal cases, and scandals. None of the content involves scams, fraud, elder abuse, or crimes targeting older adults. This should not be summarized for the Elderus database.
states.aarp.org
· 2025-12-08
AARP Oklahoma is recruiting volunteers for the 2025 legislative session to advocate on issues affecting older residents, including protecting seniors from financial fraud and abuse, expanding access to home and community-based care services, and preventing utility rate increases. Volunteers can participate in-person or virtually, with a Senior Day at the Capitol scheduled for March 3 where advocates will meet with lawmakers and learn about resources for older adults.
outlookbusiness.com
· 2025-12-08
Artificial intelligence has become a powerful tool for fraudsters in India, with 64% of respondents reporting increased fraud and 67% struggling to keep pace with evolving threats. Scammers use AI techniques including voice cloning, deepfakes, synthetic identity creation, and personalized phishing to impersonate trusted figures and extract money from victims across all demographics, though senior citizens are particularly vulnerable; notably, 83% of voice scam victims in India have lost money to cloned voice fraud. Financial institutions and individuals must implement more sophisticated detection systems, as the combination of AI with social engineering and offline techniques proves especially dangerous by exploiting human psychology and bypassing traditional security measures.
lexology.com
· 2025-12-08
DeepFake technology—AI-generated audio, video, and images that convincingly impersonate real people—has already caused an estimated $12 billion in fraud losses and can be created for under $15 in less than 10 minutes. Scammers use DeepFakes to impersonate executives for financial fraud (one employee transferred $25.6 million after a fake CFO video call), manipulate employees via fake voice calls to access company data, and spread political misinformation. Users should verify online connections before sharing personal or financial information, as the technology makes traditional visual and audio verification unreliable.
crypto.news
· 2025-12-08
Vietnamese police dismantled a $1.17 million cryptocurrency scam operated by a company called "Million Smiles" that defrauded over 400 individuals and 100 businesses through a fake Quantum Financial System (QFS) coin claiming to be backed by ancient family treasures and promising exclusive financial benefits. The scammers, led by the company's general director and seven associates, were arrested after police seized evidence and prevented a planned conference that would have attracted 300 additional victims. The fraudulent scheme used luxurious office spaces to create legitimacy and collected investments ranging from approximately $190 to $1,350 per person or business.
cvillerightnow.com
· 2025-12-08
A retired FBI special agent, John Schwartz, founded the Center for Combating Elder Financial Abuse in 2021 to protect the nation's 58 million seniors from financial scams. He emphasizes that scammers exploit trust and isolation, recommending that seniors conduct vulnerability assessments, slow down new relationships, and "harden the target" through education and vigilance. Schwartz collaborates with Virginia organizations to build community support and empower seniors and families against financial predators.
morningjournal.com
· 2025-12-08
Avon Lake police received dozens of reports of a phone scam in which callers impersonated local officers and used the city's actual non-emergency number as a spoofed caller ID to threaten residents with arrest for outstanding grand jury warrants, demanding payment to avoid jail. Though no money was successfully obtained, the scammers instructed victims to call a separate number to arrange payments, exploiting fear to solicit funds. Police emphasize that legitimate law enforcement never calls to threaten arrest in exchange for immediate payment, and recommend citizens verify caller identity by independently looking up official phone numbers rather than calling numbers provided by the caller.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A 68-year-old senior citizen in Mumbai was defrauded of Rs 8.5 lakh in December through a digital detention scam in which a fraudster impersonated a policeman, claimed the victim's Aadhaar number was linked to money laundering, and coerced him into making an immediate bank transfer while holding him hostage online for four hours. Mumbai police used unconventional tactics by stationing officers at the beneficiary bank account in Surat to apprehend four accused during withdrawal attempts rather than freezing the account, which led to arrests of account recruiters and a money facilitator, though the mastermind remains at large and cryptocurrency conversion is suspecte
siasat.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2024, India experienced a surge in digital scams targeting individual citizens, with reported losses of approximately Rs 1,750 crore (about $210 million USD) across over 740,000 complaints, according to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. Major scam types included digital arrest fraud (affecting 92,323 victims who were threatened by impersonators claiming to be law enforcement), TRAI fraud calls, online investment scams, and dating fraud schemes that exploited victims through social media and dating apps. The Indian government predicts losses could reach Rs 1.2 lakh crore ($14.4 billion USD) in 2025
nypost.com
· 2025-12-08
Bank employees, typically low-paid staff with access to customer data, have been selling personal information to online fraudsters through platforms like Telegram, facilitating sophisticated scams targeting Americans' savings. Notable cases include a Toronto-Dominion Bank employee who leaked information on 255 checks and 70 customers, and a Navy Federal Credit Union staffer whose data breach exposed approximately 50 accounts to over 2,700 subscribers; TD Bank faced a $3 billion settlement partly due to employee involvement in fraud schemes, including one branch manager who stole over $200,000 from an elderly deceased customer's account. Elder fraud complaints to the FBI increased 14% last year with 11
seattletimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A Toronto-Dominion Bank employee in New York used her access to customer data to distribute sensitive information to criminals on Telegram, a pattern that reflects a broader vulnerability in US banking where low-paid staff members are selling customer details to fraudsters. The scheme is particularly concerning given that US retirees face over $28 billion in estimated annual elder fraud losses, and con artists with insider information about wealthy customers can more effectively target victims. Banks have resisted stronger regulatory requirements to protect customers despite years of warnings about insider data breaches, with some cases involving sophisticated fraud rings operating on the dark web and social media platforms.
thestar.com.my
· 2025-12-08
A Toronto-Dominion Bank employee in New York used her access to customer data to distribute sensitive information to criminals via Telegram, a case that exemplifies a broader pattern of low-paid bank employees selling customer details to fraudsters across the United States. Detectives found images of 255 customer cheques and personal information on approximately 70 others on her phone, with similar schemes documented at major financial institutions and credit unions. This insider vulnerability is particularly concerning given that US retirees face record elder fraud losses exceeding $28 billion annually, as scammers with inside knowledge of customers' finances can target victims more effectively.
siasat.com
· 2025-12-08
An 89-year-old retiree in Hyderabad lost Rs 9.55 lakhs in a digital impersonation scam in which a fraudster posed as a Mumbai Police officer via WhatsApp, falsely claiming the victim was involved in a money laundering case. The scammer used intimidation tactics including a video call in police uniform, forged documents allegedly signed by the Chief Justice of India, and threats of FIR and imprisonment to coerce the victim into transferring funds through RTGS. The victim reported the fraud to authorities after realizing the deception when the scammer demanded additional money.
toronto.citynews.ca
· 2025-12-08
During the holiday season, common scams include fake merchandise, phishing emails and texts, charity fraud, romance scams, and gift card scams where fraudsters place stolen barcodes on unpurchased cards. As of October 2024, Canada reported over 40,000 fraud incidents totaling $500 million in losses, with experts recommending shoppers verify merchants, check gift card barcodes, and avoid sharing personal information with unverified sources. Recovery of fraudulent funds is difficult, particularly when cryptocurrency is involved, and authorities estimate only 5-10% of fraud victims report incidents.
fox2detroit.com
· 2025-12-08
A 30-year-old man was arrested in Canton, Michigan, after attempting to defraud an 84-year-old woman by posing as a bank fraud officer and convincing her to withdraw $25,000 in cash over four days. Police apprehended the suspect when he arrived at the victim's home to collect the money on December 17, preventing the theft. The suspect, identified as Li Biao, a Chinese national illegally in the United States, was charged with fraudulent false pretenses and assaulting/resisting police, held on a $100,000 cash bond.
detroitnews.com
· 2025-12-08
A 30-year-old Chinese national, Li Biao, was arrested and charged with defrauding a Canton Township senior citizen through a scheme involving false pretenses, facing up to 15 years in prison. He was also charged with resisting arrest, a two-year felony. The specific details of the fraud scheme and dollar amount involved were not disclosed in the announcement.
paymentsjournal.com
· 2025-12-08
A 2025 Javelin Strategy & Research report examines the TikTok-fueled check fraud scheme—where individuals deposited fraudulent checks and withdrew funds before verification—within the broader context of "friendly fraud" (first-party fraud), where consumers dispute legitimate charges to obtain refunds. The study emphasizes that many perpetrators, particularly younger consumers, don't perceive their actions as crimes and recommends that financial institutions use clear, appropriately-toned communications (tailored by age group and delivery method) and improved transaction descriptions to educate consumers about fraud while avoiding making victims feel accused.
wesh.com
· 2025-12-08
Drew Mitchell Schreiber, owner of Central Florida Automotive Group, pleaded guilty in November to rolling back odometers on over 140 vehicles and pocketing more than $600,000 in illegal profits, facing up to nine years in prison. Odometer rollback fraud costs Americans approximately $1 billion annually, with Florida experiencing an estimated 85,000 cases yearly, and currently around 2.1 million vehicles on the road have fraudulent odometers. Experts recommend consumers request vehicle history reports from CarFax and have used vehicles inspected by mechanics before purchase, as odometer fraud can result in buyers overpaying by an average of $4,000.
dallasnews.com
· 2025-12-08
A Dallas Morning News columnist reflects on two decades of witnessing scam victims, highlighting how fraudsters have evolved their tactics—from poor grammar to AI-perfected communications—to target Americans across phone, email, text, and social media. The piece illustrates the devastating impact through the example of Captain George Kahak, a retired American Airlines pilot who lost his entire $1 million retirement savings to various investment scams and fraudulent schemes over many years, eventually requiring a journalist's intervention to prevent further losses.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
On December 11, 2024, a federal grand jury in Tucson indicted Ahmed Maqbul Syed (57) and Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi (27), both Indian citizens, for conspiracy to launder money derived from tech support scams targeting elderly victims across the United States. The scheme used fake pop-up warnings to convince victims their computers were compromised, then directed them to fraudsters posing as tech support or government officials who instructed victims to withdraw cash, purchase gold and gift cards, and deposit money into bitcoin ATMs. Both defendants face up to 20 years in prison and $250,000 fines if convicte
mlive.com
· 2025-12-08
A 30-year-old man was arrested in Canton, Michigan in December after attempting to defraud an 84-year-old woman through an impersonation scam. The suspect posed as a bank fraud officer and convinced the elderly victim to withdraw between $20,000-$50,000 over four days for two pickups, but was caught during a third attempted pickup after the victim's family discovered the suspicious activity. He was charged with fraudulent false pretenses and assaulting a police officer, with bond set at $100,000 cash.