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Scammers target seniors, steal $100M+ through gold bar scheme
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk ABC13 Houston
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For those seeking more information, the original report from ABC13 Houston provides additional context and details about the scam and the warning issued by the NYPD's Financial Crimes Task Force.
A scam targeting seniors has resulted in significant financial losses, with over $100 million stolen. The scam involves gold bars and is currently being investigated by the NYPD's Financial Crimes Task Force. The task force is warning seniors about this scam, indicating that it is a serious issue that requires attention.
Further details about the scam and the investigation are available from the source. For those seeking more information, the original report from ABC13 Houston provides additional context and details about the scam and the warning issued by the NYPD's Financial Crimes Task Force.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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