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Phone Scams

Number 14505
Subject Fraud
Source CBS News
State None
Year 1998
Publication Date Nov. 20, 1997
Summary One of hundreds of phone scams that cost elderly's about $40 billion a year. It was found an 81 year old man had lost $40,000 over the phone to a con man who promised guaranteed lottery winnings. The scammers are relentless and cruel, willing to bankrupt the unwitting.
Category Contest Entry
Pages None
Keywords TAPE, scam, bankrupt
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