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flag Eight people arrested in Western NY for scamming seniors out of $11M via fake romance, support, and government impersonation.

flag Eight people, including a Rochester resident, have been arrested in a nationwide operation targeting senior citizens in Western New York, accused of defrauding over 139 victims of more than $11 million through scams like romance fraud, fake customer support, and impersonating government officials. flag The suspects, aged 23 to 53, face charges including wire fraud, money laundering, and identity theft, with potential prison sentences of 15 to 30 years. flag The arrests were aided by a collaborative effort involving federal, state, and local agencies, along with the newly formed "Save Our Seniors" group. flag Authorities urge seniors to report scams and preserve evidence.

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