U.S. Closes India-Based Call Centre Defrauding Elderly Americans
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U.S. authorities have shut down an India-based call centre involved in defrauding elderly Americans. Two U.S. men have pleaded guilty to assisting these call centres in their scam operations. This crackdown aims to protect vulnerable elderly citizens from financial fraud and disrupt cross-border criminal networks.
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- •The call centre was based in India and targeted elderly Americans with fraudulent schemes.
- •Two U.S. men admitted guilt for their role in supporting the call centre's scam activities.
- •The operation involved deceptive calls designed to steal money from senior citizens in the United States.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If U.S. law enforcement increases cooperation with Indian authorities to dismantle similar call centres then there could be a reduction in cross-border scams targeting Americans, improving financial security for elderly citizens.
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