16 people, including 11 from the Dominican Republic, were charged for their involvement in a "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly residents in multiple states out of millions.

16 people, including 11 from the Dominican Republic, have been charged for their involvement in a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly residents in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts out of millions of dollars. The scam involved victims being tricked into believing their grandchildren were arrested and needed money, with call centers operating in the Dominican Republic.

April 30, 2024
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