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Scammers Find New Way to Target Elderly Victims

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ConsumerMarch 16, 2021 5:59 pm

Scammers Find New Way to Target Elderly Victims

Scammers have found a new way to get victims to send cash to them. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports.

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Scammers Find New Way to Target Elderly Victims

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