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Also in 2022, federal grand juries in the Southern District of Texas returned indictments in 10 cases involving more than 15 defendants all targeting older adults. Loss amounts totaled around $38 million.“‘Ms. Sanders, this is Jennifer at the ME’s office.’ I said, ‘ME’s office? Why is she calling me?’” Sanders tearfully explained. “She said, ‘Well, I have some bad news for you. She said, ‘I have your son.
Sanders said she reported this scam to local and federal authorities, Chase, Zelle, and the Better Business Bureau.“We see what these are called imposter scams, and they tend to be from the gas company or electric company and they are basically saying we are going to cut you off today,” Salazar said.“They never take a holiday, they call you whenever they want, call from anywhere in the world, change the ID, make it look like anyone, they are after your money,” explained Sanders.
According to the FBI, last year, the total number of complaints received from victims 60 or older was close to 90,000. Monetary losses to elderly folks are rising at an alarming rate. The bureau says more than $3.1 billion were reported stolen in 2022. ‘Scoundrel’ who targeted elderly victims in fictitious social security scheme sentenced to federal prison, US Atty says
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