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FBI Shuts Down Indian Call Center Scam Targeting Elderly Americans
The FBI has dismantled an Indian call center operation responsible for defrauding elderly Americans of millions of dollars. Two US businessmen have pleaded guilty to their roles in facilitating the scam.
21 May, 01:56 — 21 May, 12:05
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual4d ago
5 Indians, 2 US businessmen: Inside India's call center operation that FBI shut down for fraud
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By TOI World Desk
Read full article →indian-expressMostly Factual4d ago
Elderlies in US duped of ‘millions of dollars’: FBI shuts down call centre in India
Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual4d ago
Two US men plead guilty to helping Indian call centres scam elderly Americans
The FBI said the two Americans also advised Indian call centres on how to avoid detection in tech fraud.
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First report: hindustan-times · 21 May, 01:56|Full coverage: 3 · 10h|Window: 10h
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