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Woman, 93, outwits would-be scammer, helps get him arrested, police say
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- A 93-year-old woman in western Japan cleverly pretended to fall for a phone scam, enabling police to arrest the suspect at her home.
- The scam involved a man falsely claiming to be a police officer who warned her of unauthorized withdrawals from her bank account and asked for her ATM card.
- The woman suspected fraud, consulted her son and local police, and waited for the scammer to arrive, leading to his arrest by officers on site.
- Japan's elderly population is frequently targeted by fraudsters, with around $2.0 billion stolen from senior citizens last year.
- Police praised the woman's alertness and urged other elderly residents to seek help from family members if they suspect scams.
