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    How phone scammers tricked a victim out of £12,000

    Caught on tape: How phone scammers tricked a victim out of £12,000



    Three men who tricked their victim into handing over her £12,000 savings on the phone have been caught on tape.



    Five weeks ago, the fraudsters telephoned 65-year-old Nargess Sadjady, from west London, in a series of calls.

    More ----> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34153962
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    Re: How phone scammers tricked a victim out of £12,000

    It's terrible how these people operate. They can sound so genuine and anyone is vulnerable not just the elderly; how many people let their guard down when they are busy or distracted?
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