Elderly woman becomes target of overseas gold scam
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92-year-old woman loses life savings in online scam
Earlier in 2024, CBS News shared a story about the growing epidemic of overseas online scammers robbing vulnerable Americans. There is now an update on the billions of dollars being taken. CBS ...4 hours ago -
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Elderly woman becomes target of overseas gold scam
A 92-year-old Los Angeles woman became the target of overseas scammers, who convinced her to put her life savings into gold and then hand the precious metal over. Now, her daughter is looking to ...4 hours ago -
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Inside the "hustle kingdom," where overseas scammers prey on Americans online
Scammers revel in cash as billions slip past U.S. banking safeguards.8 hours ago -
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Gold's price is still climbing: 3 gold options to consider now
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The Guardian - World
Spanish police arrest five people over fake Brad Pitt scam
Suspects accused of conning two women out of €325,000 by pretending to be Hollywood star online. Spanish police have arrested five people accused of scamming two women out of €325,000 (£271,000) by ...Yesterday -
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Gold Jumps Past Record High of $2,600
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Kindness 101: Fifth graders take action after hearing elderly couple's story
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Woman admits dangerous driving caused baby's death
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Miami man among 2 charged in $230 million cryptocurrency theft and laundering scam
A Miami man is facing charges after authorities said he teamed up with a California man in a scam to steal and launder over $230 million in cryptocurrency.4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
The Post Office should become humbler and slimmer
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Record Indian imports help drive gold rally
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Wired - Tech
A Game Designer Hid a Gold Trophy in the Woods. Let the Treasure Hunt Begin
For years, Jason Rohrer put out bizarre, beloved video games. Now, with Project Skydrop, he launches the real-world treasure hunt of his dreams.5 days ago