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Jeanne, 83 Years Old, Lost 268,000 Euros in Seconds because of This "Particularly Twisted" Scam

Summary by mariefrance.fr
The scammers continue to cause many victims and the elderly are among the most vulnerable, often targeted because of their isolation but also because of their ease of giving their trust. This Swiss octogenary, named Jeanne in order to preserve her anonymity, is one of them. It took her only a few minutes on the phone to lose all the savings of a life. Swindlers are never short of ideas to trap their victims. Jeanne made it the bitter experience …
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The scammers continue to cause many victims and the elderly are among the most vulnerable, often targeted because of their isolation but also because of their ease of giving their trust. This Swiss octogenary, named Jeanne in order to preserve her anonymity, is one of them. It took her only a few minutes on the phone to lose all the savings of a life. Swindlers are never short of ideas to trap their victims. Jeanne made it the bitter experience …

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mariefrance.fr broke the news in on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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