| 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 |
| Related Links | None |
| Related Video | None |
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