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Nine Suspects Arrested in Istanbul Phone Scam That Cost 78-Year-Old Woman Millions

Scammers posing as security officials persuaded a 78-year-old woman in Istanbul to hand over about $120,000 and send proceeds from selling her home. Nine suspects, including two jewelers, were arrested.

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