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Scammers Pose as Electric Workers, Steal Gold from Elderly in Athens

2 sourcesFirst reported 1 month agoUpdated 1 month ago

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Scammers impersonated electricity company employees to defraud an elderly couple.
The victims lost 200 gold coins and jewelry worth over €450,000.
The couple was convinced to leave their valuables outside their home.
Telephonic scams have increasingly targeted the elderly in recent years.
A 31-year-old suspect was arrested, and a 22-year-old accomplice was identified.

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18 June

Εμφανίστηκαν ως τεχνικοί του ΔΕΔΔΗΕ και έκλεψαν 200 χρυσές λίρες και κοσμήματα από ηλικιωμένο ζευγάρι – «Χάθηκαν κόποι μιας ζωής»

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AI summary: catch up in 20 seconds

Scammers impersonated electricity company employees to defraud an elderly couple.
The victims lost 200 gold coins and jewelry worth over €450,000.
The couple was convinced to leave their valuables outside their home.
Telephonic scams have increasingly targeted the elderly in recent years.
A 31-year-old suspect was arrested, and a 22-year-old accomplice was identified.

Generated by AI from the 2 sources below · always verify with the originals

18 June

Εμφανίστηκαν ως τεχνικοί του ΔΕΔΔΗΕ και έκλεψαν 200 χρυσές λίρες και κοσμήματα από ηλικιωμένο ζευγάρι – «Χάθηκαν κόποι μιας ζωής»