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San Fernando Valley senior targeted in $5 million phone scam
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Dennis Broad , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· October 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The thief claimed the victim's identification was being used improperly and that he was in legal jeopardy. A significant phone scam has been uncovered, with the victim losing a substantial amount of money.
A significant phone scam has been uncovered, with the victim losing a substantial amount of money. The scammer, who lives outside the country, made multiple calls to the victim over several months. The thief claimed the victim's identification was being used improperly and that he was in legal jeopardy.
The victim was instructed to move funds into different accounts for verification purposes. A family member was informed about the situation, and authorities were eventually notified.
The police are now investigating the incident, which is part of a larger trend of targeting vulnerable individuals. Further details about the case are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: October 5, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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