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Ventura County man scammed out of $20,000 , warns others about elderly fraud
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· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The man's experience is being shared as a cautionary tale to alert others to the risks of elderly fraud. A man was scammed out of $20,000 and is now warning others about elderly fraud.
A man was scammed out of $20,000 and is now warning others about elderly fraud. The incident involved a significant financial loss for the victim. Further details about the scam are available from CBS News.
The man's experience is being shared as a cautionary tale to alert others to the risks of elderly fraud.
More information about the incident and the man's warnings can be found through CBS News.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: CBS News ·
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