CRIMETHE REGISTER
Helpdesk scammers are making house calls to make their lies feel more real
Six suspects aged 15-30 were arrested in Amsterdam for bank helpdesk fraud, operating a call center and making in-person visits to victims to steal funds. Dutch police reported the scammers impersonated bank staff and law enforcement, targeting elderly individuals with tactics like 'increasing account limits' to extract financial details.
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