A Scots pensioner and a business owner lost a combined £410,000 after being conned in an elaborate telephone banking scam. Both victims were contacted by people claiming to work for their bank.
He continued to provide vast sums on a near-daily basis but became suspicious when a woman contacted him and claimed she worked for the police. He informed a family member and the fraud was reported to the authorities. Top news stories today Police are now urging members of the public to be vigilant against the 'despicable' crime.
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