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Telemarketing scams prey on the elderly in sweepstakes ruses
A New York Times Service report details how telemarketers use fake prize offers to bilk seniors, with victims like an 88 year old University of Massachusetts dean losing 80,000. The piece notes cross border fraud, lead-name brokers, and the characteristic upfront payments followed by ongoing pressure to send more funds. Police cite Operation Phonebusters and broad losses in Canada and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Massachusetts
American Family Publishers
Ed McMahon
North Dakota
Canada
U.S
Elliott
Ontario
Phonebusters
United States
National Fraud Information Center
Washington
Insh
Laurier Quesnel
Monarea
Toronto
California
Helen Cole
Richard
Big Sweepstakes Company
Cole
Montreal
Quesnel